Cyber Resilience and Operations Assistant Researcher

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

69d•$100,200 - $150,000

About The Position

In the Cyber Operations & Analysis Technology Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, we research challenging technical problems in cyber security, develop new technologies, and prototype first-of-a-kind systems. We have particular focus on enabling human operators and improving operational systems, orienting our work toward strong practical impact. We work across a variety of cutting-edge national-security applications, including quantifying risk posed by adversary cyber threats, enhancing the cyber security and resilience of critical infrastructure, protecting and defending U.S. weapon systems, helping cyber operators, and creating game-changing capabilities for defensive cyberspace operations. As an interdisciplinary group, we innovate by drawing insights from computer science, software engineering, data engineering, data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, and allied technical fields. We collaborate with research partners across MIT, offering frequent opportunities to team and learn in new areas. As an Assistant Staff member in the Cyber Operations & Analysis Technology Group, you will perform analysis, develop technology, and/or architect and build software for the next generation of operational cyber security systems. You will collaborate with a highly motivated and skilled research team, but be expected to act with considerable autonomy and independence. You will apply your technical skill to improve cyber security and resilience of national security systems and equip the nation's cyber operators to defend against persistent, intelligent adversaries. You will have many opportunities to develop your skills as a researcher, including in technical execution, project leadership, and sharing results with the community through publications and presentations.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on difficult, open-ended problems in cyber security and defense with interdisciplinary technical teams
Motivation to identify underlying technical problems and proactively pursue viable solutions
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Rust, or Java
Demonstrated interest in cyber security
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following, with research experience especially valued (classes, extracurriculars, mentoring, etc.): Cyber security, Generative and agentic AI, Cloud and infrastructure automation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), Mathematical or statistical modeling and problem-solving, Software engineering, United States military operations, especially cyberspace operations.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis, develop technology, and/or architect and build software for the next generation of operational cyber security systems.
Collaborate with a highly motivated and skilled research team, acting with considerable autonomy and independence.
Apply technical skill to improve cyber security and resilience of national security systems.
Equip the nation's cyber operators to defend against persistent, intelligent adversaries.
Develop skills as a researcher, including in technical execution, project leadership, and sharing results with the community through publications and presentations.