Lead Space System Cyber Threat Analyst (Intelligence Center)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.
MITRE’s N934 Space Intelligence Systems Department integrates technology and domain expertise to deliver solutions across our sponsor organization that develops, deploys, and operates spaceborne capabilities. We help ensure overhead users get the right data at the right place and time to deliver the mission.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Space Intelligence Systems Department is looking for a Space System Cyber Threat Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) who wants to drive innovative solutions, thought leadership, and evidence-based recommendations so the Intelligence Community (IC) can deliver the benefits and services our Mission Partners depend on to make a positive impact in the world. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Cyber Exercise and Wargame planning and executionCollaborate with senior government staff and advise agency Chief Information Security Officer on cyber exercise and wargame planning and executionLeverage knowledge and expertise in space systems and cyber threat intelligence to develop exercise and wargame cyber scenariosBrief senior cyber leaders in preparation for exercise and wargame eventsParticipate in cyber exercise and wargame event planningConduct annual sponsor cyber threat assessment in accordance with IC Standard 502-1.Research and analyze current and future counterspace cyber threats to develop and publish tailored cyber threat assessmentsWork closely with multiple sponsors (including seniors) to address cyber threats across various domains such as space, ground, air, maritime and cyberCollaborate with counterspace cyber threat subject matter experts across the US IC, DoD, Civil and commercial industry
Basic Qualifications
Experience engaging with senior government leaders.Exceptional writing skills, preferably writing products such as threat or vulnerability assessment papers, briefings, etc.Excellent oral communications, briefing/presentation skillsExperience with space systems, including familiarity with space, ground, link, and user segmentsKnowledge of US space architectures such as DoD, IC, Civil or commercialExperience with IC, DoD and open-source cyber threat intelligence products/tools, examples include:MITRE ATT&CK®Aerospace SPARTADIA product exampleKnowledge of defensive cyber operationsTop Secret, SCI clearance with CI PolygraphThis position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar technical area of study10 or more years of industry work experience focused in space systems and cybersecurityFamiliar with the IC and its TCPED processes, roles and responsibilities
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
Work Location Type
Onsite
MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency.
MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org.
Copyright © 2024, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
Benefits information may be found here
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Lead Space System Cyber Threat Analyst (Intelligence Center) position at MITRE? ▼
Click the “Apply for this Position” button on this page to submit your application directly to MITRE without recruitment intermediary fees.
Is this position eligible for remote work or visa sponsorship? ▼
This position is located in Chantilly, VA with potential relocation and sponsorship assistance depending on candidate qualifications.
Are there any candidate fees on Hirely? ▼
No. Hirely is completely free for candidates. We never charge registration fees or placement fees.
Legitimate employers will never ask you to transfer funds, purchase equipment from unauthorized vendors, or pay application/visa fees. Hirely rigorously monitors listings, but always verify communication is from official corporate email domains.
Learn how to protect yourself against employment fraud →