Cybersecurity Operations Strategist - Associate

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

8% retirement contribution

Relocation assistance

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CERT Security Operations) in Pittsburgh seeks an Associate Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international cyber defense initiatives. The role emphasizes developing and applying strategic procedures and measuring mission impact in defense operations.

The candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams, engage with government and industry stakeholders, and travel up to 40% annually, requiring the ability

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% annually) to support the SEI mission.
• Background investigation required and ability to obtain 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).

Skills

Direct customer engagement

Team collaboration

Enterprise cybersecurity

Cyber defense tools

Education

BS in Computer Science or related discipline

MS in CS or related discipline

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CERT Security Operations) in Pittsburgh seeks an Associate Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international cyber defense initiatives. The role emphasizes developing and applying strategic procedures and measuring mission impact in defense operations.

The candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams, engage with government and industry stakeholders, and travel up to 40% annually, requiring the ability