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Principal 5G/ nextG Cybersecurity Architect

The MITRE Corporation McLean, VA

McLean, VA

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Job Description

MITRE is seeking a Principal 5G/nextG Cybersecurity Architect to integrate AI capabilities into the design of secure next-generation communications architectures for Federal Government sponsors.

Responsibilities

Apply deep 5G/nextG expertise and modern AI techniques to develop and deliver secure, resilient cellular architectures, reference architectures, design patterns, solutions, and implementation strategies for government customers
Support development, implementation, and maturation of enterprise 5G/nextG strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance
Lead or support planning, organization, and execution of 5G/nextG cybersecurity architecture, research, engineering, and implementation for USG projects and programs
Advance secure use of AI, machine learning, automation, and zero trust in next-generation communications systems
Use 3GPP 5G standards and emerging nextG standards to address complex technical challenges and translate standards into architecture decisions, security requirements, and implementation guidance
Develop architectural solutions and operational metrics for wireless broadband infrastructure across government installations
Support evolution of 5G reference architectures that promote security, resilience, and interoperability across hardware, software, network infrastructure, cloud and edge platforms, and end-user environments
Apply knowledge of network architectures, security technologies, zero trust, and cyber threats to help sponsors protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks targeting 5G/nextG systems
Conduct and/or consume threat modeling and risk assessments; translate outputs into security requirements, controls, design decisions, test objectives, and acquisition criteria
Provide technical and strategic recommendations covering requirements, standards and policy, acquisition and sustainment, architecture implementation, and technology transitions
Collaborate with senior government officials, program leaders, engineers, operators, and industry stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective 5G/nextG guidance and solutions
Communicate complex technical findings, architecture tradeoffs, and risk decisions to senior executives, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years with a master’s degree; or 5 years with a PhD; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Advanced ability to architect secure enterprise-level solutions and apply zero trust principles to complex nextG system architecture
Demonstrated expertise in 3GPP, ENISA, and GSMA 5G/nextG standards, including meaningful engagement in emerging nextG standards and security considerations
Experience in 5G/nextG telecommunications, wireless network architecture, telecommunications systems engineering, or related communications technologies
Experience with wireless broadband infrastructure and large-scale or enterprise deployments
Experience applying cybersecurity principles to 5G/nextG networks, architectures, and threat environments
Expertise applying security controls and best practices across network security, identity and access management, application security, data protection, endpoint security, and cloud-hosted systems
Experience developing technical and security reference architectures, standards, design patterns, operational metrics, and reference models for enterprise or telecommunications systems
Knowledge of security logging, telemetry, analytics, orchestration, SIEM, and security data lake technologies and their use in enterprise security architectures and zero trust
Demonstrated ability to adapt AI/ML capabilities to dynamic cybersecurity and operational environments to support secure, resilient deployments and rapid decision support for network and security operators
Strong knowledge of common attack techniques, cyber threat landscapes, and threat-informed architecture and engineering practices
Ability to lead and collaborate across organizational and technical boundaries to solve complex technical problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including communicating with government senior executives and diverse technical audiences
Security clearance: Must have an active Top Secret U.S. Government issued Security Clearance
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for clearance
Onsite requirement: Minimum of 3 days per week on-site

Preferred Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) in information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, or a related field
Relevant professional certifications
Understanding of security architecture frameworks and methodologies
Experience conducting or consuming threat modeling and translating results into design requirements and verification objectives
Experience with U.S. Government policy and guidance, including NIST RMF, NIST CSF, DoD 8500-series policy, CNSSI instructions, cybersecurity executive orders, NIST SP 800-series guidance, and NISPOM
Experience supporting C3 operations, policy, or governance forums
Prior experience supporting an Office of the Secretary of War (OSW)-level organization or comparable department-level headquarters
Experience providing technical recommendations for acquisition, sustainment, standards development, and technology transition activities
Experience implementing or managing SIEM tools, security data lakes, and enterprise security monitoring capabilities
Extensive experience providing senior-level technical leadership for 5G/nextG, advanced wireless, or next-generation communications programs

Technologies

Artificial intelligence (AI)
Machine learning
Automation
Zero trust
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) 5G standards
ENISA
GSMA 5G/nextG standards
SIEM
Security data lake
Security logging
Telemetry
Analytics
Orchestration
Security incident and event management (SIEM)
Cloud and edge platforms

Clearance Requirements

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of Top Secret
Must have or obtain within one year from date of hire: Top Secret/SCI

Location and Schedule

McLean, VA (on-site)

Compensation

$172,800 - $216,000 - $259,200 annual (range includes midpoint)

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