Platform Engineer (Cyber System Assessments) MA
Job Description
The Cyber System Assessments Group performs software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research and discovery, and system exploitation. We develop and prototype cutting-edge capabilities for our operational partners in the U.S. Government. Our work focuses on identifying and demonstrating cyber vulnerabilities so they can be mitigated in U.S. systems and better understood in adversarial systems. U.S. Government leadership relies on our technical expertise, and our role is essential to the success of critical national security missions.
Requirements
- Basic Requirements:
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Security, or a related field, with 6+ years of relevant experience or MS with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience designing, building, or maintaining complex software platforms or infrastructure systems
- Desired:
- Strong experience with DevSecOps and cloud-native ecosystems
- Version control systems (Git, GitLab)
- Programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, C/C++)
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve software development productivity and code quality
- Microservices and modern application architectures (e.g., 12-factor applications)
- Containerization and orchestration (Docker, containerd, podman, Kubernetes)
- Strong network security and container networking expertise (e.g., network namespaces, Cilium, Multus, tunnels, bridging)
- Kubernetes distributions (e.g., k3s, RKE2, Talos, TKG)
- Infrastructure as Code and platform management (Terraform, Pulumi, Crossplane, Cluster API)
- Continuous integration and delivery (GitLab CI, Tekton, Argo Workflows)
- Secure software supply chain tools and practices (e.g., sigstore, trivy)
- GitOps workflows (Flux CD, Argo CD)
- Service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
- Ingress and API gateway solutions (Traefik, Istio Ingress Gateway, Kong)
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Hiring Range
$112,600 - $151,900
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
Disclaimer
MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
Selected Candidate Information
- Subject to a pre-employment background investigation
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance
About the Role
Close collaboration with researchers and sponsors, as well as the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences through documentation, presentations, and training.
Qualifications
Relevant certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
Skills
Not specified
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
Pay
$112,600 - $151,900
Schedule
N/A