Full Spectrum Cyber Capability and Operations Expert

Job Overview

The Cyber Physical Systems Group tackles key problems in the convergence of cybersecurity and the physical world in an interdisciplinary research and development environment. We conduct research to understand and leverage the cybersecurity implications of cyber-physical phenomena and develop first-of-their-kind prototypes for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal agencies. We focus on cyber-physical sensing, cyber-physical effects, and red-teaming using techniques like building or applying advanced and novel sensors, digital processing, side-channel analysis, AI/ML, reverse engineering, system exploitation, and RF communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel cyber capabilities on unconventional devices and networks.
• Test and evaluate cyber capabilities and concepts of employment for operational suitability and survivability.
• Work with DoD processes including acquisition, planning, and operations.
• Clearly focus on the big picture while taking appropriate lower-level technical details into account.
• Explain highly technical concepts succinctly to senior audiences.
• Self-direct efforts and lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent education plus experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance.
• High-level scripting languages, such as Python
• Low-level languages, such as C or assembly
• Computing architecture design, instruction set architectures, and operating system internals
• Familiarity with DoD processes including acquisition, planning, and operations
• Familiarity with computer network operations, both offensive and defensive
• Exceptional ability to rapidly assimilate understanding of novel systems or cyber techniques
• Strong communication skills, especially in explaining technical concepts to high-level decision-makers
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive projects to completion
• Experience with embedded systems development and security
• Familiarity with binary reverse engineering and exploitation
• Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200-$170,000
• Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options...

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.