Principal 5G/ nextG Cybersecurity Architect

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)