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Department Summary:
The Cyber Assessments department within the Cyber Solutions Innovation Center is the preeminent source of the corporation’s best cybersecurity professionals. The Cyber Assessments Department is a prime example of bringing exceptional cyber professionals to all manners of cyber assessment and testing projects.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Cyber Assessor/Engineer position will be a core member of the technical team and serve as the first-line support to our Los Angeles based customer. The position requires direct in-person contributions to our Los Angeles based Space Force customer. This is a Los Angeles (MILA) based position.
Key Functions:
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Work closely with the Department Manager and members of the leadership team to develop and execute the department's mission, vision, strategy, goals, and objectives.
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Contribute technically to one or more MITRE Space Force tasks.
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Provide expert acquisition related cyber test expertise to Space Force’s multiple acquisition programs.
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Familiarity with vulnerability scanners and network
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Collaborate effectively with MITRE, government, and contractors; to effectively communicate in writing, presentations, and collaborative discussions; and able to interface with peers, managers, and sponsors.
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Promote collaboration and integration with other organizational elements within the department and across the Cyber Solutions Innovation Center
Basic Qualifications
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BS and 8 years related experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
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Top Secret level security clearance is required for consideration
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Familiarity with vulnerability scanners and network intrusion detection tools.
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Solid understanding and experience with one or more cybersecurity capabilities
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Solid understanding and experience with operational cyber security practices and commonly used technologies
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and across sponsors as appropriate and experience leveraging relationships to benefit staff and work programs.
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Excellent writing and communication skills
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Experience leading teams or projects/tasks.
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Enjoy a balanced work-life with our 80% hybrid on-site schedule.
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This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience across MITRE to help group members network and make connections
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$151,000 - $188,500 - $226,000 Annual
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
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