Applied Security Researcher: Network & Forensics Innovation

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a software professional to advance national security initiatives through rigorous prototype implementations and applied research. You will analyze network traffic, study vulnerabilities, and contribute to software tooling and investigations as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a BS with 3 years, MS with 1 year, or PhD in CS or related field, and the ability to obtain DoD-level clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or related quantitative discipline, with three (3) years of relevant professional experience, or MS in the same with one (1) year of relevant professional experience, or PhD in the same.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, conferences, and offsite meetings (10%).
• Background investigation and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

Skills

Internet protocols

Systems-level programming

UNIX/Linux

Vulnerabilities & mitigations

RF & SDR technologies

Education

BS in CS or related quantitative discipline

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a software professional to advance national security initiatives through rigorous prototype implementations and applied research. You will analyze network traffic, study vulnerabilities, and contribute to software tooling and investigations as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a BS with 3 years, MS with 1 year, or PhD in CS or related field, and the ability to obtain DoD-level clearance.