Senior Cryptography Engineer

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.Department Summary:The Cyber for Identity Trust and Assurance department is comprised of an inspired multi-disciplinary team of researchers and practitioners driving innovation in the department’s technical areas of focus, with particular emphasis in Cryptography, Software Assurance (SWA), Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI). We develop and apply scalable approaches for systems and software, evaluate technology and solutions, lead and foster external partnerships within the communities we support, and conduct novel research and development. We serve in critical roles including:Aiding the Government community in applying cryptography and architecting secure cryptographic systems, software, and protocols. We specialize in the application of well-founded cryptographic techniques as well as the design and application of emerging cryptographic techniques for security and privacy, including post-quantum cryptography, fully homomorphic encryption, and secure multi-party computation, among others.Developing and implementing SWA programs for our sponsors, enabling them to build and maintain assurance in the software they’re deploying. Our expertise also involves a deep understanding of software weaknesses and best practices for mitigating them as well as strategies for managing software supply chain security.Developing strategies, assessing policy and technical constraints, and facilitating the deployment of ICAM solutions into cloud, on-premises, and tactical environments. As senior trusted advisors and leaders within the ICAM community internally and external to MITRE, we apply our knowledge of industry trends, advances in commercial technology, and relevant industry standards and protocols to inform our sponsors’ decision-making.Working at the intersection of Cybersecurity and AI on trustworthy approaches to applying AI to cybersecurity applications (e.g., autonomous network defense, assessing code for software weaknesses) as well as developing and applying frameworks for evaluating the assurance of AI-based techniques.Performing research and development, evaluation and testing and operational support for high-priority sponsor mission applications, MITRE Labs strategic initiatives, and MITRE’s internal research and development program.Responsibilities of the Senior Cryptography Engineer position include:Contributing to secure system design and applied cryptography both within MITRE and for our sponsors, reflecting recent relevant research and commercial technology.Engaging in collaborations with academia, industry, and across MITRE to create, evaluate, and apply cryptography-based solutions for security and privacy.Proposing and leading new research into novel approaches to secure system design involving applications of cryptography, bringing your unique knowledge to bear.Working in collaboration on our sponsors’ most urgent problems, including but not limited to: applying and defending cryptographic best practices in system design; identifying benefits, drawbacks, and limitations of cryptographic constructs in realistic applications; identifying and documenting cryptographic implementation and key handling requirements, protocols, algorithms, side-channel attacks, authentication, and technical solutions for privacy.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 as an engineer or researcher on work relating to cybersecurity, secure system design, or applied cryptography.Must have a Secret level clearance and U.S. citizenship to be considered.Working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and important cryptographic protocol standards such as TLS, IKE/IPsec, S/MIME, OAuth, etc.Deep technical understanding of one or more areas within cryptography or applied cryptography.Demonstrated experience collaborating successfully with teams.Track record of impactful work – how you have made a difference.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive, critical thinking skills.Excellent written/verbal communications skills.This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.Preferred Qualifications:Preference given to qualified candidates with active DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance.Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field of study.Experience in cryptographic or cryptanalytic research.Experience with cryptographic algorithm and/or protocol coding, with expertise in quantum resistant algorithms.Desire to specify and execute independent research applicable to government sponsor problems.A personal desire to help others, including our sponsors, to develop and acquire safe and secure applications.Prior successful experience leading teams.This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

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