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The National Security Department (N912), located in Annapolis Junction, MD, has the responsibility to deliver a cross-organizational set of projects for the MITRE Intelligence Center. We provide cybersecurity and SIGINT expertise to ensure the resilience and survivability of DoD, IC infrastructure, and National Security Systems (NSS) in the face of adversary threats. Our mission is to enable a cybersecurity posture that promotes protection and prevention of actions taken to compromise mission critical devices, services, platforms, products, and software of interest to the U.S. and its allies. Our highly agile team provides support across sponsors using knowledge and skills such as cybersecurity engineering, applied research and development, reverse engineering, software engineering, systems engineering and integration, offensive and defensive cyber operations, advanced cyber threats, adversary methodologies, cyber threat intelligence analysis, and technology analysis and assessments.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Lead Computer Engineer will be responsible for software research and development contributing to one or more concurrent MITRE efforts delivering computer and cybersecurity expertise to our Sponsor. Depending on the size and scope of the project, you may be expected to work as an autonomous subject matter expert and trusted advisor in a single support position or as a leader/expert member of a project team.
The Lead AI Engineer will work in close collaboration with the sponsor and MITRE colleagues from multiple disciplinary backgrounds (e.g. engineers and technical experts, mission operations/domain SMEs, data scientist/analysts, program managers etc.) to translate operational mission needs into sound technical requirements, develop and/or review proposed plans, and contribute to the development of technical solutions to advance the sponsor's mission.
Basic Qualifications:
Current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.
Due to the lengthy clearance process, candidates without an existing TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph cannot be considered for this opening.
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Experience with NodeJS, Python, and/or Java.
Demonstrated success in applying software development skills and knowledge of SW development methodologies in a collaborative team environment with highly complex computer network systems.
Experience with configuration management tools and containerized development approaches.
Experience developing interface modules, driver code, and using machine learning support modules.
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
Demonstrated proficiency implementing solutions using Docker, IDE, Bitbucket and/or similar/related software development collaboration tools.
Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture.
Familiarity/experience with software development for device command and control applications.
Broad knowledge of DoD and intelligence community organizations and missions.
Recent experience/domain expertise working and collaborating closely with DoD and IC customers.
Effective in interacting with technical staff, analysts, and operators ranging from junior-level contributors to the most senior leaders in the government.
Demonstrated success in managing multiple complex concurrent assignments.
Experience translating operational mission needs into acquisition, technical, and programmatic requirements.
Excellent critical and strategic thinking abilities, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to create win-win solutions with a positive "make it happen" attitude.
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
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
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$151,000 - $188,500 - $226,000 Annual
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
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