Cybersecurity Operations Researcher: Strategic Impact

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits at CMU

8% retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Paid parental and military leave

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an Associate Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to join the CERT Security Operations team. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic and operational cybersecurity procedures to strengthen national and international security operations capabilities.

You will conduct analytical studies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and brief senior leadership on complex topics.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline with three (3) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with one (1) year of experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40% on an annual basis).
• Subject to a background investigation and 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).

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an Associate Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to join the CERT Security Operations team. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic and operational cybersecurity procedures to strengthen national and international security operations capabilities.

You will conduct analytical studies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and brief senior leadership on complex topics.