Global Cybersecurity Operations Researcher

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits at CMU

8% retirement contribution

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Free Pittsburgh bus pass

Family Concierge support

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international security operations capabilities. You will lead analytical studies on risk and threats, and collaborate with diverse teams to develop and assess cyber defense strategies.

Ideal candidates bring strong enterprise cybersecurity knowledge, experience in research, and the ability to communicate complex topics to varied audiences. Travel and DoD security clearance readiness are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline with eight (8) years of experience; OR MS with five (5) years; OR PhD with two (2) years.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40%).
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoW security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data.
• Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply 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.

Skills

Direct customer engagement

Team collaboration

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Commercial vendor solutions

Open-source platforms

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international security operations capabilities. You will lead analytical studies on risk and threats, and collaborate with diverse teams to develop and assess cyber defense strategies.

Ideal candidates bring strong enterprise cybersecurity knowledge, experience in research, and the ability to communicate complex topics to varied audiences. Travel and DoD security clearance readiness are required.