Location: McLean, VA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. **Department Summary:** The MITRE Corporation is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a position as a Physical Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator on our campus in McLean, Virginia. This is a Full-Time position, 40 hours per week schedule, shift hours are 2200-0600 hours. As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator, you serve as a frontline defender of personnel, facilities, and mission-critical operations. The SOC Operator is a key member of the physical security operations team, providing real-time monitoring, coordination, and response during incidents that threaten safety, security, or continuity of operations. These incidents may include natural disasters, workplace violence, facility emergencies, fires, medical events, and other security or life-safety situations. Throughout each shift, SOC Operators manage multiple systems and communication channels, including emergency telephone lines, electronic acces