Security Researcher

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Bus pass

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking engineers to join a security-focused software development team in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes research, prototyping, and documentation of findings in support of national security objectives.

Qualified candidates will reformulate open questions, devise solutions, and communicate progress through presentations and formal reports. Expect travel to customer sites and conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level or higher degree with significant relevant professional experience
• Deep technical knowledge of internet protocols and system functionality
• Experience with UNIX/Linux and security-focused technologies

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype solutions to address national security challenges
• Analyze network traffic, exploit development, and software implementations
• Document findings in concise reports and present to stakeholders

Skills

Internet protocols

Systems-level programming

UNIX/Linux

Vulnerabilities & mitigations

RF/SDR technologies

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related quantitative discipline

MS in Computer Science or related

BS in Computer Science or related

Job description

Join a dynamic team of motivated individuals with deep collective experience throughout digital forensics, incident response, investigation, operations, and academic research. We seek individuals with strong interest in understanding and resolving technical challenges in the national security space.

Our group focuses on applied research into the functionality of emerging and already ubiquitous technologies at all constituent logical layers, from component-level aspects through system and software implementation to communication protocols. Concurrent with achieving this understanding, we examine the variation between expected and actual functionality that results from real-world implementation. Finally, in support of stakeholders throughout the US Government, we reason about and advise on the implications of our findings.

Qualified individuals will have a strong aptitude to reformulate open questions; devise creative solutions; deliver concise, rigorous prototype implementations; and clearly articulate this process in discussions, presentations, and formal reports. Recent examples of our work have included novel approaches to analyzing network traffic, exploit development, and software implementation of novel file and format extraction techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep technical knowledge of and experience with fundamental Internet protocols and functionality
• Systems-level programming experience
• Strong experience with UNIX/Linux
• Familiarity with current hardware and software vulnerabilities and mitigations
• Experience with RF and SDR technologies

Requirements:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related quantitative discipline, with eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, or MS in the same with five (5) years of relevant professional experience, or PhD in the same with two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites, conferences, and offsite meetings (10%)
• You will be subject to a background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits:

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function: Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type: Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time

Pay Basis: Full time

Salary: More information.

Statement of Assurance

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.