Senior Cybersecurity Assessment Engineer

The Mitre Corporation•Baltimore, MD

4d•$129,200 - $193,800•Onsite

About The Position

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization that works in the public interest. Within MITRE Technology and Engineering’s Cyber Engineering division, the Security Automation and Cyber Assessments department helps sponsors understand cyber risk, evaluate security effectiveness, and strengthen critical systems through security automation and hands-on assessments. The Senior Cybersecurity Assessment Engineer contributes technical expertise across the department’s assessment and cyber engineering portfolios. As a core technical team member and primary technical point of contact for sponsors, the engineer conducts cybersecurity assessments, translates findings into actionable recommendations, and helps develop and apply automation capabilities. The role combines hands-on engineering, sponsor engagement, and technical leadership to address complex cybersecurity challenges. The position requires a minimum of four days per week onsite and an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government-issued security clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for a security clearance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years supporting cybersecurity engineering, assessment, testing, or automation.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Systems.
Experience with cybersecurity tools, scripting, or automation technologies used to improve security operations and assessment capabilities.
Familiarity with infrastructure automation technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems.
Experience developing software, scripts, or automation solutions using one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or C#.
Ability to analyze technical systems, identify security risks, and communicate findings through written reports and technical documentation.
Security certification, such as Security+, Network+, CEH, or AWS Cloud Practitioner, or ability to obtain one.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government-issued security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for a security clearance.
Must work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
8 years of experience conducting cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, or systems security engineering activities.
Experience using cybersecurity assessment and testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nessus, Nmap, or similar technologies.
Experience supporting offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations, including vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities.
Experience securing, integrating, administering, or assessing enterprise IT environments, networks, cloud platforms, or mission systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as NIST RMF, NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO 27000 series, MITRE ATT&CK, STIGs, or CIS Benchmarks.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GPEN, GCIA, GSEC, or comparable credentials.

Responsibilities

Support cybersecurity assessments for government sponsors and mission partners.
Support the development of cybersecurity assessment methodologies and automation capabilities.
Develop and maintain automation solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity assessment activities.
Analyze risks and recommend improvements to system security, resilience, and compliance.
Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, communicating risks and mitigation strategies.
Document technical findings, develop reports, and present assessment results and recommendations to sponsors, stakeholders, and technical teams.
Collaborate with MITRE, government sponsors, contractors, and other stakeholders to address cybersecurity challenges and mission needs.
Promote collaboration with organizational elements within the department and across MITRE.