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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applied Cybersecurity Engineer (Intelligence Center) - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Salary:** $158,800.0 - $198,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Mitre Att&ck, Process Control Systems, Modeling and Simulation, Operational Systems - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b0cff221dbe863e9 ## About the Role * Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a master's degree or 3 years and a PhD or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Experience using at least one cybersecurity framework or standard (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, DoD RMF, FISMA) in risk assessment, space systems engineering, or operations. * Experience with or exposure to space system cybersecurity, industrial control systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, or other control systems used in critical infrastructure or space missions (through professional work, lab projects, or research). * Hands-on experience conducting cybersecurity assessments * Ability to lead discussions, collaborate across different teams and organizations, and brief technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance to be considered. * This position has an on-site requirement at MITRE or government locations of 5 days a week., * Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE ATT&CK for space systems. * Knowledge of space systems engineering and cybersecurity challenges unique to that ecosystem * Deep technical expertise in one or more areas including modeling and simulation, systems engineering, mission engineering, OT countermeasures, threat emulation, or susceptibility assessment and analysis. * Experience supporting or leading cyber simulation activities such as cyber ranges, lab-based experiments, Simulation Exercises (SIMEX), or Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) for space system stakeholders. * Experience with detection engineering or threat hunting to identify adversary TTPs and develop analytics for malicious behavior on space systems. * Experience contributing to or operationalizing cyber threat frameworks and tools (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, ATT&CK for ICS, CALDERA, OpenCTI) to support adversary emulation, analysis, or defensive improvements. * Experience working directly with space system owners, operators, and engineers. * History of building trusted relationships with demanding customers or leaders. * Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and tact. ## Description * Demonstrate initiative by taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering results within deadlines. * Continuously learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies relevant to the role. * Contribute to team meetings and brainstorming sessions to drive creative problem-solving. * Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for sponsor challenges. * Apply cybersecurity principles to a wide variety of systems and recommend solutions to increase cyber resilience. * Develop and implement cybersecurity controls and procedure to address sponsor's requirements and challenges. * Support cybersecurity assessments, analysis, and testing of space system cybersecurity, including participation in modeling, simulation, and lab testbed activities as needed. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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