MITRE
Senior Principal ONG/Energy SME
MITRE, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
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.Department Summary:The Cyber Infrastructure Protection Innovation Center (CIPIC) is developing and applying technologies, practices, and approaches to protect mission-critical infrastructure from malicious cyber or non-kinetic attack or disruption. Mission-critical infrastructures include critical infrastructure sectors (e.g., energy, transportation, water, etc.), the Defense Industrial Base, and Government systems-of-systems such as weapon systems and large-scale command & control, computing, communications, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems. The Senior Principal Subject Matter Expert for Energy, Oil and Gas work cross-functionally to provide subject matter expertise across MITRE and our Sponsors to drive impact in protecting our critical infrastructure.
Roles & Responsibilities:CIPIC is seeking a Senior Principal Subject Matter Expert for Energy, Oil and Gas to lead cutting-edge research and development initiatives aimed at enhancing critical infrastructure and operational technology systems. You will work closely with senior leadership and oversee multiple projects to ensure the protection of energy systems and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Your role will involve strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with various stakeholders to drive innovation in securing Energy, Oil and Gas equities.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Strategy:Lead and manage cyber innovation projects, focusing on critical infrastructure cybersecurity for Energy, Oil and Gas and other relevant sectorsDevelop and implement advanced cybersecurity strategies for OT systems, ensuring alignment with national security objectivesProvide strategic guidance and technical expertise to support organizational goals and key stakeholdersResearch and Development:Conceptualize and conduct groundbreaking research in OT cybersecurity, including Energy, Oil and Gas systems, cyber-physical systems and industrial control systemsLead high-risk, high-visibility experimentation and operations to identify and mitigate cyber threats to critical infrastructureOversee the development of new cybersecurity technologies and solutions for OT systems in Energy, Oil and Gas and other critical infrastructure sectorsCollaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including private sector Energy, Oil and Gas, government agencies, industry partners, other academic and research organizations as well as MITRE FFRDCs and Innovation Centers to identify cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and solutionsPresent research findings and policy recommendations to senior leadership and industry forumsEngage in business development efforts to expand the company’s critical infrastructure cybersecurity portfolio with a focus on Energy, Oil and GasTeam Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of researchers and engineers in the development and deployment of cybersecurity measuresEnsure the team is well-organized, trained, and equipped to handle the complexities of Energy, Oil and Gas cybersecurity challengesFoster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the teamBasic Qualifications:Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.Secret clearance is requiredBe able to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance (or DOE Q)Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldPrior experience in Energy, Oil and Gas and cyber and familiarity with regulatory requirements in Energy, Oil and Gas cybersecurityProven track record of leading innovative projects and teams in a high-stakes environmentDeep technical expertise in cybersecurity research and developmentStrong knowledge of Energy, Oil and Gas operations critical infrastructure security as well as its national security context.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsExpertise in cybersecurity technologies and best practices, particularly in the Energy, Oil and Gas contextStrong leadership and team management skills, with experience growing and managing technical teamsAbility to conduct and lead cutting-edge research and experimentationExcellent project management skills, with a focus on delivering high-impact resultsAbility to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectivesThis position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-sitePreferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer LicensePrevious experience working at an Energy, Oil and Gas asset owner/operator or supporting organizationExtensive experience in Energy, Oil and Gas cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of cyber-physical systems and industrial control systemsExperience with the design and implementation of Energy, Oil and Gas safety instrumentation systems (SIS)Experience with industry standards bodies relevant to Energy, Oil and GasExperience with cyber-physical systems, IoT, and industrial control systems in Energy, Oil and Gas contextsDemonstrated ability to brief and work with senior government and military leadersThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
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Roles & Responsibilities:CIPIC is seeking a Senior Principal Subject Matter Expert for Energy, Oil and Gas to lead cutting-edge research and development initiatives aimed at enhancing critical infrastructure and operational technology systems. You will work closely with senior leadership and oversee multiple projects to ensure the protection of energy systems and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Your role will involve strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with various stakeholders to drive innovation in securing Energy, Oil and Gas equities.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Strategy:Lead and manage cyber innovation projects, focusing on critical infrastructure cybersecurity for Energy, Oil and Gas and other relevant sectorsDevelop and implement advanced cybersecurity strategies for OT systems, ensuring alignment with national security objectivesProvide strategic guidance and technical expertise to support organizational goals and key stakeholdersResearch and Development:Conceptualize and conduct groundbreaking research in OT cybersecurity, including Energy, Oil and Gas systems, cyber-physical systems and industrial control systemsLead high-risk, high-visibility experimentation and operations to identify and mitigate cyber threats to critical infrastructureOversee the development of new cybersecurity technologies and solutions for OT systems in Energy, Oil and Gas and other critical infrastructure sectorsCollaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including private sector Energy, Oil and Gas, government agencies, industry partners, other academic and research organizations as well as MITRE FFRDCs and Innovation Centers to identify cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and solutionsPresent research findings and policy recommendations to senior leadership and industry forumsEngage in business development efforts to expand the company’s critical infrastructure cybersecurity portfolio with a focus on Energy, Oil and GasTeam Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of researchers and engineers in the development and deployment of cybersecurity measuresEnsure the team is well-organized, trained, and equipped to handle the complexities of Energy, Oil and Gas cybersecurity challengesFoster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the teamBasic Qualifications:Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.Secret clearance is requiredBe able to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance (or DOE Q)Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldPrior experience in Energy, Oil and Gas and cyber and familiarity with regulatory requirements in Energy, Oil and Gas cybersecurityProven track record of leading innovative projects and teams in a high-stakes environmentDeep technical expertise in cybersecurity research and developmentStrong knowledge of Energy, Oil and Gas operations critical infrastructure security as well as its national security context.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsExpertise in cybersecurity technologies and best practices, particularly in the Energy, Oil and Gas contextStrong leadership and team management skills, with experience growing and managing technical teamsAbility to conduct and lead cutting-edge research and experimentationExcellent project management skills, with a focus on delivering high-impact resultsAbility to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectivesThis position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-sitePreferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer LicensePrevious experience working at an Energy, Oil and Gas asset owner/operator or supporting organizationExtensive experience in Energy, Oil and Gas cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of cyber-physical systems and industrial control systemsExperience with the design and implementation of Energy, Oil and Gas safety instrumentation systems (SIS)Experience with industry standards bodies relevant to Energy, Oil and GasExperience with cyber-physical systems, IoT, and industrial control systems in Energy, Oil and Gas contextsDemonstrated ability to brief and work with senior government and military leadersThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
SecretThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top SecretWork Location Type:
HybridMITRE 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.
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