Strategic Mission Lead—Automation & Vulnerability Response

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Employer retirement contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Transit pass

Childcare support

Gym/facility access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI CERT Division invites applications for a Mission Area Lead in Pittsburgh to drive Automation Integration with Vulnerability Response. You will oversee strategic alignment, technical leadership, and stakeholder collaboration, directing multi-project delivery and partnerships across government and industry.

Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and performance, ensuring safety and security compliance, and advancing vulnerability

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, software engineering, networking, information systems, or a related technical field with ten (10) years of experience.
• MS in computer science or technical/engineering field with eight (8) years of experience.
• PhD in computer science or technical/engineering field with five (5) years of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Other educational backgrounds of a technical nature with experience as described may be considered.
• You have 3 or more years of vulnerability management experience at the enterprise/research level, with a technical understanding of vulnerabilities from discovery through remediation.
• You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings.
• You will be subject to a background investigation, and you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with government partners in the National Capital Region (as needed/applicable).
• Serve as a primary technical liaison to DoW and FCEB mission partners in any matters involving CVD and/or automation of vulnerability response.
• Lead and manage project efforts across the mission area to ensure integration and alignment with broader Threat Analysis Directorate goals.
• Foster a team culture of technical rigor, accountability, and cross-team collaboration.
• Manage budgets across multiple mission area efforts to maximize return on investments and strategic value.
• Review internally developed products and ensure all internal quality, safety, and security requirements are met.
• Assess the impact of CERT's portfolio of projects for mission partners.
• Communicate with strategic partners regarding ongoing support and make recommendations for future direction.
• Partner with other FFRDCs and UARCs to better serve our mission partners.
• Coordinate across SEI and CMU support functions (including security, IT, contracting, and human resources) to ensure the mission area has what it needs to execute.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Leadership & project mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic communication

Education

BS in computer science / related field

MS in computer science / technical field

PhD in computer science / technical field

Other technical background with experience

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI CERT Division invites applications for a Mission Area Lead in Pittsburgh to drive Automation Integration with Vulnerability Response. You will oversee strategic alignment, technical leadership, and stakeholder collaboration, directing multi-project delivery and partnerships across government and industry.

Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and performance, ensuring safety and security compliance, and advancing vulnerability