MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software integrated prototypes and solutions for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Manned and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Situational Awareness.

MORSE is looking a Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer to improve the security of deployed machine learning models. The candidate will be among the first cybersecurity experts at MORSE, but will have a support team full of excellent software developers, data scientists, and engineers. Therefore, the candidate is expected to grow a team focused on upon cybersecurity for machine learning, with freedom to explore other areas of cybersecurity. Our machine learning applications provide cutting-edge, algorithmic-based simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning capabilities to a wide variety of DoD customers.

Skills and Requirements

The Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer will be responsible to highlight security vulnerabilities in models, create a practical plan for increasing security, then implementing and deploying those security enhancements. A successful candidate will be able to communicate well and learn new areas quickly. Creative candidates who want to make an immediate impact will thrive in the MORSE environment. Additionally, the candidate must be eager to learn new technologies and stay on top of the latest cybersecurity and machine learning trends.

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• 10 or more years professional experience in cybersecurity

• 5 or more years leading cybersecurity teams

• Expertise in Python, Java, C, and/or C++

• Proficiency in relational databases

• Experience with version control systems

• Experience with Agile development (Scrum or Kanban)

• Strong communication skill

• Self-starter and driven

• BS or MS (preferred) in computer science or equivalent degree, or significant professional experience 

Desired Skills

• Experience with machine learning models

• Experience with cloud computing, such as AWS and GovCloud

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensible benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.