Cybersecurity Researcher

4 weeks ago


Bloomington, Illinois, United States The MITRE Corporation Full time

At The MITRE Corporation, we're committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges. As a Cybersecurity Researcher, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a lasting impact in fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, and defense.

Our team is dedicated to creating a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that fosters career growth.

As a National Security Specialist, you'll work closely with our R&D centers to develop and implement effective counterintelligence strategies. Your expertise in human-centered security and cybersecurity will be invaluable in helping us protect our nation's interests.

Join us in our mission to create a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Apply now to become a part of our team and make a difference with us.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Degree in progress in psychology, sociology, social science, cognitive science, human factors engineering, or related field
  • Sustained excellence in academic performance
  • Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level security clearance, including polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated interest in relevant topics, such as national security policy, counterintelligence, and insider risk management
  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
  • An inquisitive, self-motivated, and flexible approach to problem-solving
  • Significant academic background or prior work experience in a relevant field
  • Deep knowledge of and experience in applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Demonstrated technical skills as applied to counterintelligence requirements with a strong knowledge of the intelligence community and counterintelligence processes
  • Existing Top Secret or higher clearance

Work Location Type:

Onsite

The MITRE Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote 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.



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