Security Researcher — National Security & Network Analysis

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

Job summary

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks researchers and engineers with strong fundamentals in networking, systems programming, and secure software development. The team applies forensic analysis, incident response, and academic research to national security challenges.

This full-time staff position emphasizes rigorous prototypes, clear documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field with required years of experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and conferences (10%).
• Background investigation and ability to obtain/maintain DoW clearance.

Skills

Internet protocols

Systems-level programming

UNIX/Linux

Vulnerabilities & mitigations

RF & SDR technologies

Education

BS in CS with 8 years exp

MS in CS with 5 years exp

PhD in CS with 2 years exp

Job description

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks researchers and engineers with strong fundamentals in networking, systems programming, and secure software development. The team applies forensic analysis, incident response, and academic research to national security challenges.

This full-time staff position emphasizes rigorous prototypes, clear documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders.