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Cyber Resilience and Operations Assistant Researcher - MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Systems Engineer
Assist in developing cyber resilience tools and operational systems, leveraging Python, C++, and machine learning to analyze threats, quantify risk, and prototype solutions that enhance national‑security cyber operations.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement prototypes in Python and C++ to support cyber operations and risk quantification.
- Apply machine learning techniques to detect and model adversarial behaviors.
- Collaborate with human‑operator teams to improve usability and effectiveness of security tools.
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessment for national‑security applications.
- Document findings and contribute to technical reports and presentations.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and threat modeling.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Skills
pythoncmachine learning