Cyber New Professionals Program

Job Description

Cyber New Professionals Program | MITRE

The Tone:
This is an early career program at MITRE, located in a Hybrid work environment. MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation operating R&D centers for the government, committed to tackling our nation’s toughest challenges in fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, and defense. This program offers individuals the chance to launch their cybersecurity career and make a tangible difference by working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid
• Pay: $85200–$127800 annual
• Mission: Launch a cybersecurity career by tackling complex national cybersecurity challenges alongside leading experts, gaining hands-on experience, and developing new skills.
• Tech Stack: MITRE ATT&CK®, MITRE Engage™, MITRE Caldera, Nmap, Metasploit, RMF, CSF, Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, SysML, UAF, BPMN, STPA-Sec, SCADA, distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, industrial protocols, NIST SP 800-82, NERC CIP, IEC 62443, Zero Trust, ATT&CK for ICS

What You’ll Actually Do
• Solutions: Develop threat-informed, intelligence-enabled solutions using MITRE ATT&CK®, MITRE Engage™, and MITRE Caldera to counter advanced adversaries.
• Research: Research novel technical ideas, conduct rigorous analysis, and build proofs of concept that inform sponsor decisions.
• Protection: Apply threat-informed cybersecurity principles to protect critical systems and infrastructure from cyberattacks and other disruptions.
• Analysis: Analyze binaries, firmware, embedded systems, and industrial protocols; conduct vulnerability research, fuzzing, crash analysis, and mitigation assessments.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with sponsors, vendors, and academia to advance cybersecurity practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in engineering, applied physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline, completed by your start date, with an understanding of core cybersecurity principles.
• Experience: Less than 2 years of related professional experience (internships and co-ops do not count toward this limit), alongside hands-on technical experience from various projects or competitions.
• Skills: Applied knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and devices; strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities; initiative and sound judgment in addressing complex problems; strong organizational skills with attention to detail; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bonus: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java; experience with security across operating systems, cloud, or wireless networks; familiarity with advanced cyber threats, vulnerability research, or industrial control technologies; or an active U.S. government security clearance.