Mission Area Lead: Automation & Vulnerability Response

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI is seeking a Mission Area Lead for Automation Integration with Vulnerability Response in Pittsburgh, PA. You will align and guide the Threat Analysis Directorate's automation initiatives, coordinating with DoW and FCEB partners while driving cross-team collaboration and ensuring technical excellence.

The role requires senior technical leadership, strategic communication, and a proven ability to deliver complex, security-focused projects with government partners.

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, software engineering, networking, information systems, or a related technical field with ten years of experience; MS with eight years; PhD with five years or equivalent.
• 3+ years of vulnerability management experience at the enterprise/research level.
• willingness to travel (25%) outside of the office to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings.
• Background investigation and ability to obtain DoW security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with government partners in the National Capital Region.
• Serve as primary technical liaison to DoW and FCEB mission partners regarding CVD and automation of vulnerability response.
• Lead and manage mission-area projects to align with Threat Analysis Directorate goals.
• Foster a team culture of technical rigor, accountability, and cross-team collaboration.
• Manage budgets across multiple mission-area efforts to maximize value.
• Review internally developed products to ensure quality, safety, and security requirements are met.
• Coordinate across SEI and CMU support functions to equip the mission area.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Strategic leadership

Education

BS in computer science / related field with 10+ years

MS in computer science / technical field with 8+ years

PhD in computer science / technical field with 5+ years

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI is seeking a Mission Area Lead for Automation Integration with Vulnerability Response in Pittsburgh, PA. You will align and guide the Threat Analysis Directorate's automation initiatives, coordinating with DoW and FCEB partners while driving cross-team collaboration and ensuring technical excellence.

The role requires senior technical leadership, strategic communication, and a proven ability to deliver complex, security-focused projects with government partners.