Cyber Solutions Engineer – Systems & Zero Trust

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

Job summary

Software Engineering Institute (SEI) within Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a staff member to contribute to security architectures across cybersecurity operations and mission engineering. You will work on SoS architectures, develop AI/ML analytics, and help deploy Zero Trust strategies while collaborating with DoD and federal stakeholders.

The role requires a BS or MS with relevant experience, travel up to 20%, and eligibility for a Department of War security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree with three years or MS with one year or equivalent
• Willingness to travel to various locations (Moderate Travel 20%)
• Must be eligible for DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in security architectures for cybersecurity operations
• Assist mission engineering and system-of-systems architectures
• Advance cybersecurity architectures and develop AI/ML analytic techniques
• Document architectures and identify gaps; assess technology integration
• Support Zero Trust and cyber resilience planning and deployment
• Evaluate and transition new technologies to operations
• Contribute to diverse teams to deliver projects

Skills

Technical presentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Networking knowledge

SoS architecture

Written communication

Education

BS or MS in CS/Engineering

Job description

Software Engineering Institute (SEI) within Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a staff member to contribute to security architectures across cybersecurity operations and mission engineering. You will work on SoS architectures, develop AI/ML analytics, and help deploy Zero Trust strategies while collaborating with DoD and federal stakeholders.

The role requires a BS or MS with relevant experience, travel up to 20%, and eligibility for a Department of War security clearance.