Senior Cybersecurity Researcher, National Security

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

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks a senior software engineer for national security research, focusing on applied topics across forensics, incident response, and academic study. You will contribute to prototype implementations and rigorous analysis within a motivated, experienced team.

Ideal candidates have deep systems knowledge, strong UNIX/Linux skills, and expertise in network protocols. Travel to sites and conferences is expected; DoD clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience; MS with eight (8); PhD with five (5).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and conferences (10%).
• Background investigation and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop concise, rigorous prototype implementations and demonstrations.
• Analyze network traffic, exploits, and software implementations for insecure patterns.
• Communicate findings clearly in discussions, presentations, and formal reports.

Skills

Internet protocols

Systems programming

UNIX/Linux

Vulnerabilities & mitigations

RF & SDR technologies

Education

BS in CS or related quantitative discipline

MS in CS or related field

PhD in CS or related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks a senior software engineer for national security research, focusing on applied topics across forensics, incident response, and academic study. You will contribute to prototype implementations and rigorous analysis within a motivated, experienced team.

Ideal candidates have deep systems knowledge, strong UNIX/Linux skills, and expertise in network protocols. Travel to sites and conferences is expected; DoD clearance may be required.