Security Researcher – Forensics & Network Analysis

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

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.