Senior Cybersecurity Engineer — National Security

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to advance cyber risk, resilience, and mission-critical services. You will lead engagements with partners, develop security measurement approaches, and mentor teams.

You will apply expertise across cybersecurity operations, AI-driven systems, and resilience frameworks to improve mission success and trust across government, industry, and academia.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements as stated: BS with 10 years, MS with 8 years, or PhD with 5 years.
• Track record of leading technical projects and driving outcomes.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with customers and mission partners.
• Contribute to cybersecurity research and state-of-the-art solutions.
• Represent SEI/CMU to stakeholders and publish findings.

Skills

Information security risk

Technology controls

Continuity planning

Security assessments

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BS in a relevant discipline

MS in a relevant discipline

PhD in a relevant discipline

Tools

NIST CSF

NIST SP 800 series

ISO 27000 series

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to advance cyber risk, resilience, and mission-critical services. You will lead engagements with partners, develop security measurement approaches, and mentor teams.

You will apply expertise across cybersecurity operations, AI-driven systems, and resilience frameworks to improve mission success and trust across government, industry, and academia.