Cybersecurity Operations Researcher - Global Security Impact

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan (8% monthly)

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance strategic and operational cybersecurity practices within the CERT Security Operations team. The role focuses on risk analysis, threat assessment, and coordinating with international stakeholders to strengthen national and global security operations capabilities.

The candidate should have significant experience in developing operational procedures, publishing research, and communicating complex topics to varied

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field with eight (8) years of experience; OR MS with five (5) years; OR PhD with two (2) years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data.
• Work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply understanding of enterprise cybersecurity and technology security challenges.
• Utilize computer network defense tools and processes, including leading vendor solutions and open-source platforms.
• Brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership and diverse audiences.
• Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats in network security and intelligence.
• Apply project planning and management methodologies to support program execution.
• Engage international stakeholders with cultural awareness.
• Produce clear technical documentation for diverse audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cybersecurity knowledge

Technical writing

Presentation/public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

PhD in related field

Tools

Security tools

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance strategic and operational cybersecurity practices within the CERT Security Operations team. The role focuses on risk analysis, threat assessment, and coordinating with international stakeholders to strengthen national and global security operations capabilities.

The candidate should have significant experience in developing operational procedures, publishing research, and communicating complex topics to varied