Applied Security Researcher: Network & Forensic Analysis

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, invites applications for a software/security research staff position focused on digital forensics, incident response, and investigations supporting US Government stakeholders. The role emphasizes solving technical challenges across systems and networks.

Candidates should have a strong background in UNIX/Linux, network protocols, and secure software development, with willingness to travel 10% and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in CS or related field with required years of experience (8/5/2 respectively).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, conferences, and offsite meetings (10%).
• Background investigation and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze security-relevant software and systems for national security projects.
• Reformulate open questions, devise creative solutions, and deliver rigorous prototype implementations.
• Communicate findings clearly in discussions, presentations, and formal reports.

Skills

Internet protocols

Systems programming

Unix/Linux

Security vulnerabilities

RF/SDR

Education

BS degree in CS or related field

MS in CS or related field

PhD in CS or related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, invites applications for a software/security research staff position focused on digital forensics, incident response, and investigations supporting US Government stakeholders. The role emphasizes solving technical challenges across systems and networks.

Candidates should have a strong background in UNIX/Linux, network protocols, and secure software development, with willingness to travel 10% and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.