Senior Cybersecurity Operations Strategist

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

8% retirement contribution

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The CERT Security Operations team at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) within Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international security operations capabilities through strategic and operational procedures.

You will conduct analyses of risk, threat, and security data, work with multidisciplinary teams, and produce clear technical documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field with extensive experience (10+ years).
• MS with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data.
• Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply a strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity challenges.
• Utilize knowledge of computer network defense tools and processes, including vendor solutions and open-source platforms.
• Brief strategic topics to senior leadership and foreign government officials.
• Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats to network security and intelligence.
• Apply project planning and management methodologies to support program execution.
• Engage international stakeholders with cultural awareness and professionalism.
• Produce clear, well-structured technical documentation.

Skills

Risk analysis

Threat intelligence

Enterprise cybersecurity

Communication to leadership

Project planning

Cybersecurity metrics

Collaborative teamwork

Technical writing

Education

BS in Computer Science or related discipline

MS in Computer Science or related discipline

PhD in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Vendor tools

Open-source platforms

Job description

The CERT Security Operations team at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) within Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to advance national and international security operations capabilities through strategic and operational procedures.

You will conduct analyses of risk, threat, and security data, work with multidisciplinary teams, and produce clear technical documentation.