If you can get in... - Information Security Engineer MITRE Employee Review

5.0
Dec 30, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Awesome work/life balance. Benefits are tops in the industry. Always makes it into the Top 100 companies to work for. From day one, you are told to "do the right thing for the government and the American people."

Cons

You're at the risk of government budgets which are shrinking. The company is EXTREMELY selective. If you're not already at the top of your game, you may not get in.

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I’ve had a very positive experience working at MITRE. The people here are incredibly intelligent, collaborative, and mission-focused. There is a strong culture of knowledge sharing, and I’ve enjoyed learning from so many talented coworkers across the organization. The Talent Acquisition leadership team has been outstanding. Alicia, Rachel, Manda, and Mindy have created a supportive and empowering environment, and they genuinely care about their teams and the candidate experience. Their leadership, accessibility, and willingness to invest in others make a real difference. MITRE offers meaningful work, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities to continue growing professionally.

Cons

As with any large organization, processes can sometimes move slowly, and navigating a matrixed environment may take time. However, the collaborative culture and supportive leadership help make these challenges manageable.

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