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# Cyber Defense Specialist

- **Company:** MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,400.0 - $148,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, ArcSight SIEM Tool, Rust (Programming Language), Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/185008/cyber-defense-specialist-maryland-md-ft-meade

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)\n
 * Minimum 8 years of experience in defensive cyber operations, including experience in planning, conducting, and assessing defensive operations as an element of the Cyber Mission Force\n
 * Experience utilizing defensive tools such as Splunk, ELK, ArcSight, or similar platforms for cyber hunting, threat analysis, and incident response (experience with GOTS tools is a plus)\n
 * Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles\n
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and outside the box\n
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical communication for non-technical audiences\n
 * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on difficult, open-ended problems in cyber security and operations with interdisciplinary technical teams. \n
 * Motivation to identify underlying technical problems and investigate solutions proactively\n

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 * Experience working in a research environment, with a focus on developing and applying new technologies and techniques to solve complex problems\n
 * Experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Rust, and/or Java\n
 * Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and cybersecurity solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)\n



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