Adversary Engagement Engineer (Intelligence Center)

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The Cyber and Investigative Operations Department is the trusted leader in creating and deploying cutting-edge technical solutions for our sponsors to impose risk and consequences in cyberspace - serving at the forefront of MITRE's mission to make the world a safer place. MITRE supports law enforcement's most critical cyber missions, and the Cyber and Investigative and Operations Department works on our sponsor's toughest challenges, conducting innovative research and developing solutions that address real-world operational needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement adversary engagement and cyber deception strategies to detect, disrupt, and counter advanced cyber threats.
• Lead the development of innovative tools, techniques, and frameworks for adversary engagement, including active defense and deception technologies.
• Analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to inform the design of engagement strategies and enhance threat-informed defense.
• Collaborate with government sponsors, industry partners, and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that address mission-critical challenges.
• Conduct red team/blue team exercises, threat emulation, and adversary simulations to evaluate and improve defensive postures.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in adversary engagement methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Contribute to the evolution of MITRE's cyber deception and adversary engagement frameworks, including MITRE Engage™.
• Publish research findings, present at industry conferences, and contribute to the broader cybersecurity community.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Deep understanding of adversary TTPs, threat modeling, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK®.
• Hands-on experience with cyber deception technologies, honeypots, honeytokens, or other adversary engagement tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think like an adversary.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in or with government agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Knowledge of MITRE Engage™ and its application to adversary engagement strategies.
• Experience conducting red team/blue team exercises, threat emulation, or adversary simulations.
• Familiarity with advanced threat hunting, incident response, and digital forensics.
• Certifications such as GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in developing or deploying cyber deception platforms and tools.
• Active security clearance at the Top Secret or TS/SCI level.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None

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

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

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