Cyber Resilience and Operations Associate Researcher
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Mit Media Lab in Italia
Come and help defend the nation in cyberspace In the Cyber Operations & Analysis Technology Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, we research challenging technical problems in cyber security, develop new technologies, and prototype first-of-a-kind systems. We have particular focus on enabling human operators and improving operational systems, orienting our work toward strong practical impact.
We work across a variety of cutting-edge national-security applications:
- Quantifying risk posed by adversary cyber threats to key national security missions
- Enhancing the cyber security and resilience of critical infrastructure and other operational technology
- Protecting and defending U.S. weapon systems in cyber contested environments
- Helping the nation’s cyber operators do their jobs better, faster, and at greater scale
- Creating game-changing capabilities for defensive cyberspace operations
As an interdisciplinary group, we innovate by drawing insights from computer science, software engineering, data engineering, data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning,
electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, and allied technical fields. We collaborate with research partners across MIT, offering frequent opportunities to team and learn in new areas. If you want a career in R&D; with the opportunity to have real impact on important problems, join us
Job Description
As an Associate Staff member in the Cyber Operations & Analysis Technology Group, you will perform analysis, develop technology, and/or architect and build software for the next generation of operational cyber security systems. You will collaborate with a highly motivated and skilled research team, but be expected to act with considerable autonomy and independence. You will apply your technical skill to improve cyber security and resilience of national security systems and equip the nation's cyber operators to defend against persistent, intelligent adversaries. You will have many opportuniti