Associate Solutions Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transit pass

Family concierge

Fitness center

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s CERT Division (SEI) seeks a technically proficient professional to support security architectures, cybersecurity operations, and SoS considerations for DoD and federal partners. You will develop architectures, evaluate analytics methods, and guide deployment of zero trust and cyber resilience strategies.

Candidates should have BS with 3 years or MS with 1 year in relevant fields, willingness to travel; background check required.

Qualifications

• BS degree with three years or MS with one year or equivalent mix of training and experience.
• Capable of presenting technical topics to leadership and technical audiences.
• Experience with security architectures and DoD/federal program engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in developing security architectures for cybersecurity operations.
• Support mission engineering, SoS architectures, requirements, engineering, and deployment guidance.
• Advance cybersecurity architectures and evaluate analytical techniques including AI/ML.
• Document current-state architectures and identify gaps, evaluate integration strategies.
• Support Zero Trust and cyber resilience planning and implementation.
• Pilot and transition new technologies into operational environments.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Networking

Security

Systems administration

Programming

Cloud

Public speaking

Stakeholder management

Research

Writing

Education

CS&E or Systems Engineering degree

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Who We Are

You will work within the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI researches complex software engineering, cyber, and AI problems; creates and tests innovative technologies; and transitions mature solutions into practice for the Department of War (DoW) and federal government.

What We Do:

The CERT Situational Awareness helps organizations, particularly those within the DoW, federal government, and critical infrastructure sectors, develop and maintain awareness of their cyber hybrid environments (cloud, on-premises, mobile), identify risks, and make informed decisions concerning cybersecurity, cyber resiliency, and cyber survivability. The team applies cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operational analysis techniques to understand complex architectures and the relationships among systems, missions, workflows, data, and stakeholders.

Position Summary:

• Providing technical support as a team member in the development of security architectures, particularly to support cybersecurity operations and cybersecurity systems.
• Supporting mission engineering, system of systems (SoS) architectures, systems requirements development, engineering, analysis, technology evaluation and deployment guidance.
• Advancing the state of the art in cybersecurity and cybersecurity architectures.
• Developing and evaluating advanced analytical techniques, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), behavioral analytics, and data-driven approaches for cyber operations.
• Documenting current-state architectures, identifying capability and coverage gaps, evaluating technology integration strategies, recommending security solutions, and developing mission threads/workflows.
• Supporting organizations in planning, assessing, and implementing Zero Trust and cyber resilience strategies.
• Evaluating, piloting, and transitioning new technologies into operational environments.
• Contribute to diverse teams composed of colleagues, customers, and subject matter experts to deliver projects.

Requirements:

• BS degree with three (3) years or MS with one (1) year or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion. Moderate Travel (20%).
• You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to present technical topics to audiences from senior leadership to technical experts.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to promote practical solutions to tough security problems.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, systems administration, programming, and/or cloud.
• Ability to work at the SoS architecture level to identify and understand tradeoffs of various approaches.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science & Engineering or Systems Engineering with two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity/network operations, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or workflow/process analysis; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Enterprise/system-of-systems/system/security architecture
• Security operations
• Security research
• Programming or software engineering
• Networking
• Testing

Job Function Breakdown:

75% Support to government program offices in the areas of strategy; process/policies; requirements elicitation; design and architecture; operations; outreach; and training.

15% Enable the transition and appropriate focus of situational awareness analysis and engineering approaches and tools into operational environments.

10% Design, prototype, and transition tactical analysis studies and tools appropriate for operational use in situational awareness.

100% total effort

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Location

Arlington, VA, Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Statement of Assurance

Interested in a career with Carnegie Mellon University but not finding anything that currently aligns with your interests, background, or experience?

Carnegie Mellon University isn't just one of the world's most renowned educational institutions – it's also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers, and difference-makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you'll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer, and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you'll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues – and you'll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters. We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute and achieve. In addition to competitive benefits and a robust support network, you'll have access to many tools and resources to sharpen your abilities and professional skills, as well as opportunities to engage and share perspectives with a dynamic and inspiring community of uniquely talented staff, faculty, students, and alumni. The future is awaiting your expertise and intellect.

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Prospective Employee Disclosures

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