Offensive cyber capabilities and operations expert at MIT Lincoln Laboratory – Lexington, MA, USA

The Cyber Physical Systems Group addresses key issues in the convergence of cybersecurity and the physical world in an interdisciplinary research and development environment. We conduct research to understand and leverage the cybersecurity implications of cyber-physical phenomena and develop unique prototypes for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community and federal agencies. We focus on cyber-physical detection, cyber-physical effects and red-teaming using techniques such as building or deploying advanced and novel sensors, digital processing, side-channel analysis, AI/ML, reverse engineering, system exploitation and RF communications.

Task overview:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an experienced Offensive Cyber Operations Expert to join our Cyber Physical Systems group within the Cyber Security and Information Sciences Division. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in key technical disciplines in computing, including software, hardware and networking, with a strong emphasis on embedded systems development and security, wireless communications, applied cryptography and applied networking. In addition, they will be familiar with DoD and/or IC capability development, acquisitions, and operational processes.

Main responsibilities:

Develop and deploy new cyber capabilities on unconventional devices and networks.
Test and evaluate cyber capabilities and employment concepts for operational suitability and survivability.
Work with DoD processes including acquisition, planning and operations.
Focus clearly on the big picture, while taking into account the relevant lower-level technical details.
Concisely explain highly technical concepts to a senior audience.
Self-directing efforts and leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent degree plus experience in computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity or a related field.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level security clearance
High-level scripting languages such as Python
Low-level languages, such as C or assembly
Computer architecture design, instruction set architectures, and operating system internals
Familiarity with DoD processes including acquisition, planning and operations.
Familiarity with computer network operations, both offensive and defensive.
Exceptional ability to quickly assimilate knowledge of new systems or cyber techniques
Strong communication skills, especially when explaining technical concepts to high-level decision makers.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and see projects through to completion.
Experience with the development and security of embedded systems
Familiarity with binary reverse engineering and exploitation

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many excellent benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401k
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental leave, military leave, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of options for work-life balance
…and much more!

Visit our Benefits page for more information. As an MIT employee, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check and must be able to obtain and maintain a classified-level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; US citizenship is required.

Request ID: 41525