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MITRE · 11 hours ago

Program Protection Lead

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $221K/yr

8+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation focused on addressing the nation's toughest challenges through research and development. The Program Protection Lead will analyze threats and vulnerabilities to MITRE's operations and programs, collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks, and develop comprehensive security plans to protect critical resources.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the ERM management team and business leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and risk tolerance

Coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to assess and mitigate threats to MITRE projects, staff, systems, and information

Lead efforts to analyze MITRE operations and programs for criticality, assessing threats and vulnerabilities

Develop and implement cost-effective countermeasures to reduce risk at corporate, program, and project levels

Prepare and deliver tailored travel awareness briefings to promote a culture of proactive threat detection and prevention

Develop and execute comprehensive CI, operations security (OPSEC), and program protection plans for staff, sites/locations, and work programs

Ensure plans are agile, responsive, and cost-effective for both Sponsor and MITRE-funded initiatives

Integrate program protection activities into MITRE’s broader ERM program

Design and deploy actionable risk management solutions to address complex and nuanced threats identified through investigations and threat detection initiatives

Apply and manage risk mitigations while leveraging deep technical knowledge in areas such as cyber security, counterintelligence operations, risk management, program protection planning, or industrial security

Apply knowledge of the NISPOM to effectively integrate risk management activities into MITRE’s classified work program

Qualification

Risk ManagementProgram Protection PlanningCyber SecurityIndustrial SecurityIntelligence AnalysisNISPOM KnowledgeTechnical Tools ProficiencyStrategic Relationship-BuildingHybrid Work AdaptabilityProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master's degree; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Multidisciplinary background with deep technical knowledge and experience in at least two of the five following areas: risk management, program protection planning, cyber security/systems engineering, industrial security, or intelligence analysis/counterintelligence

Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated experience leveraging technical tools and software to optimize information system security and effectiveness

Intellectually curious with excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to dissect issues quickly to characterize emerging concerns, especially in a cross-functional and matrixed environment

Excellent strategic relationship-building skills

Working knowledge of the NISPOM

Active Top-Secret Clearance with the eligibility for TS/SCI clearance

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred

Advanced degree in Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Certification in Cyber Security, Pen-Testing, or similar (CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, ISC2 CISSP, etc...)

Experience working within an FFRDC, UARC, or similar R&D environment

Multi-disciplinary background with deep technical knowledge and experience in at least three of the following: intelligence/counterintelligence operations, risk management, program protection planning, supply chain risk mitigation, OPSEC program management, systems engineering, or industrial security

Demonstrated knowledge of research security programs as required under National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33), including understanding policies and practices to protect research integrity and mitigate risks associated with foreign influence and interference

Active Top Secret clearance

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees