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　　MITRE’s National Security Accelerator Program

　　( https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/national-security-accelerator-program (http://sites.mitre.org/national-security-accelerator-program/) ) is seeking highly motivated, early career candidates passionate about solving problems for a safer world.

　　This program will provide unique work opportunities, onboarding, and mentoring to build your skills as a future leader. You will accelerate your career while preparing for impactful, rewarding work at MITRE. Successful candidates will gain exposure and experience in topics of common interest to the entire national security community. Our goal is to prepare you to thrive in a technically rooted, mission-focused career at MITRE – one where the unique background, skill set, and experience you bring inspires creative and innovative solutions.

　　You will interact with a diverse group of program peers, MITRE national security leaders, and staff solving real-world problems. Over the course of this structured six-month program, you will hone your skills and develop strong professional networks in the national security sector and across our Innovation Centers, helping solve critical national challenges. Before transitioning to MITRE’s permanent national security or technical staff, you will benefit from the following program pillars:

　　An intensive, experiential onboarding program

　　Focused mentoring with MITRE national security leaders and experts in your field

　　An in-depth rotational work program

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Working alongside MITRE mission specialists and engineers, you will be supporting national security sponsors while helping to design, develop, and implement solutions and technologies to address the cyberspace challenges of our government sponsors. You will learn about MITRE sponsor missions and apply your technical knowledge and skills to problem-solving and innovation. At the culmination of the New Professional Program, you will become part of MITRE’s National Security team focused on sponsor missions with a strong technical background enabling you to be a future leader in the company.

　　From network protection to data encryption, you will learn to apply cybersecurity engineering expertise, innovative concepts, and technology solutions to address every facet of our sponsor's cybersecurity challenges. From identifying vulnerabilities and threats to developing robust defense mechanisms, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our sponsor's digital assets and infrastructure.

　　From design to operations, you will learn to apply cybersecurity engineering expertise, innovative concepts, and technology solutions to address every facet of our sponsor's cyber challenges to include:

　　Applied cybersecurity engineering

　　Cloud security

　　Cyber analytics

　　Cyber architecture and resiliency

　　Cyber operations

　　Cyber policy, strategy, and privacy

　　Cyber reverse engineering

　　Cyber risk management

　　Cyber threat intelligence

　　Cyber vulnerability assessments

　　Information assurance and trusted computing

　　Mobile, embedded, and cyber-physical security

　　Threat-based engineering

　　Recover and reverse engineering

　　Development of novel cyber capabilities

　　What are some examples of the projects that I might work on?

　　Vulnerability assessment of federal and national security infrastructure

　　Building next generation reverse engineering tools and approaches

　　Deep analysis of an operational system to understand limitations and weaknesses

　　Reverse-engineering specific power supply for faults and vulnerabilities

　　Documentation of technical approaches and architectures, and practice guides for special publications on computer, cyber, and information security

　　What does an ideal MITRE New Professional Cybersecurity Engineer have?

　　Hands-on experience gained from previous work experience or relevant intern/co-op work

　　Applied knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and devices

　　Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages Java, Python, C#, Objective C; Database design & development including SQL

　　Interdisciplinary background with at least of one of those disciplines being cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering or a related technical field

　　Evidence of being a life-long learner, with a passion for the field

　　High-level desire to help our nation solve critical problems

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Bachelor of Science and 2 years of related experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field or an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) with relevant experience who can immediately contribute

　　Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph

　　Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn and apply new technologies

　　Hands-on skills in at least one object-oriented, procedural, functional, or declarative programming language (e.g., Java, C/C++/Objective-C/C#, Python, Go, JavaScript, Ruby)

　　Preferred Qualifications :

　　Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance

　　BS and 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step

　　Experience working projects related to national security for one or more government agencies

　　Interdisciplinary background, with evidence of continual learning

　　Experience with software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git)

　　Experience with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile)

　　Knowledge of security across multiple platforms working on a variety of operating systems, computer systems, mobile devices, cloud networks, and wireless networks

　　Knowledge of fundamental computer forensics

　　Knowledge of advanced cyber threats and adversary methodologies

　　This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

　　Top Secret/SCI

　　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/Polygraph

　　Work Location Type:

　　Hybrid

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