Associate Solutions Engineer — Cyber Architecture & SoS

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute CERT Division in Arlington, VA, seeks a seasoned cybersecurity architect to advance zero-trust architectures, security operations, and mission-focused systems engineering for DoD and federal government partners.

You will develop architectures, evaluate AI/ML techniques for cyber operations, document current-state designs, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver secure solutions across the SoS landscape.

Qualifications

• BS degree with three years or MS with one year in a related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to sponsor sites and conferences.
• Must pass background check and be eligible for a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in security architectures for cybersecurity operations.
• Support mission engineering, SoS architectures, requirements, and deployments.
• Advance cybersecurity architectures and evaluate AI/ML techniques for cyber operations.
• Document current-state architectures and assess gaps and integration options.
• Support Zero Trust and cyber resilience strategies in planning and execution.
• Evaluate, pilot, and transition new technologies into operational environments.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver secure, mission-focused projects.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Zero Trust

Networking

Systems admin

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute CERT Division in Arlington, VA, seeks a seasoned cybersecurity architect to advance zero-trust architectures, security operations, and mission-focused systems engineering for DoD and federal government partners.

You will develop architectures, evaluate AI/ML techniques for cyber operations, document current-state designs, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver secure solutions across the SoS landscape.