Cyber Resilience and Operations Architect (Fort Meade)
Date: Oct 26, 2026
Location: Ft Meade, MD, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Come and help defend the nation in cyberspace! 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 aim to ensure critical national security missions and systems are assured against cyber threats, by architecting them for resilience and empowering cyber defenders.
As an interdisciplinary group, we innovate by drawing insights from computer science, software engineering, data engineering, data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, cryptography, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, and allied technical fields. We collaborate with research partners across MIT, offering frequent opportunities to team and learn in new areas. If you want a career in R&D with the opportunity to have real impact on important problems, join us!
Job Description
As a Technical 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 apply your expertise to the challenging technical problems operators and decision makers face from persistent, intelligent cyber adversaries, and define and create novel technical solutions. You will work as part of a team where you quickly learn new application areas and add skills to your technical toolbox to address important problems. You will have many opportunities to grow as a researcher and technical expert, including in project leadership, technical execution, and sharing results with the community through publications and presentations.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field; or a Master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant technical experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant technical experience.
- Proficiency in computer programming in at least one relevant language, such as C, Rust, Java, Python, and similar.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical communication for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on difficult, open-ended problems in cyber security and operations with interdisciplinary technical teams.
- Motivation to identify underlying technical problems and investigate solutions proactively.
Desired Knowledge
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required, with research experience especially valued:
- Cyber security.
- Data architecture and engineering.
- Advanced cryptographic topics such as homomorphic encryption or multi-party computation.
- Artificial intelligence/machine learning.
- Mathematical or statistical modeling and problem-solving.
- United States military operations, especially cyberspace operations.
Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 - $170,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 - $220,000
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding 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, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret 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; U.S. citizenship is required.
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