Cybersecurity Operations Researcher - Global Impact

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

8% retirement contribution

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental and military leave

Job summary

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA or Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international security operations capabilities. The role focuses on strategic and operational cybersecurity procedures, risk analysis, and publishing research while collaborating with government, industry, and academic partners.

Travel up to 40% annually is required; DoW clearance is a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline with eight (8) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with five (5) years of experience; OR a PhD in the same fields with two (2) years of experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40% on an annual basis).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data.
• Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams of varying experience levels.
• Apply a strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity and technology security challenges.
• Utilize knowledge of computer network defense tools and processes, including leading commercial vendor solutions and open-source platforms.
• Brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership, technical and non-technical audiences, and foreign government officials.
• Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats facing network security and intelligence organizations.
• Apply project planning and management methodologies to support program execution.
• Engage international stakeholders with cultural awareness and professionalism.
• Produce clear, well-structured technical documentation that translates complex processes for diverse audiences (writing sample may be requested).
• Technical publications
• Industry and government conference presentations
• Course development and delivery
• Prototype tools and methodologies

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Education

BS in Computer Science or related discipline

MS in the same fields

PhD in the same fields

Job description

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA or Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international security operations capabilities. The role focuses on strategic and operational cybersecurity procedures, risk analysis, and publishing research while collaborating with government, industry, and academic partners.

Travel up to 40% annually is required; DoW clearance is a prerequisite.