Security Researcher Job at Software Engineering Institute, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Software Engineering Institute
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Join a dynamic team of motivated individuals with deep collective experience throughout digital forensics, incident response, investigation, operations, and academic research. We seek individuals with strong interest in understanding and resolving technical challenges in the national security space.

Our group focuses on applied research into the functionality of emerging and already ubiquitous technologies at all constituent logical layers, from component-level aspects through system and software implementation to communication protocols. Concurrent with achieving this understanding, we examine the variation between expected and actual functionality that results from real-world implementation. Finally, in support of stakeholders throughout the US Government, we reason about and advise on the implications of our findings.

Qualified individuals will have a strong aptitude to reformulate open questions; devise creative solutions; deliver concise, rigorous prototype implementations; and clearly articulate this process in discussions, presentations, and formal reports. Recent examples of our work have included novel approaches to analyzing network traffic, reasoning about automated imaging analysis, and software implementation of novel file and format extraction techniques.

Requirements:
  • BS in Computer Science or related quantitative discipline plus eight (8) years of related work experience; OR MS in the same fields with five (5) years of experience, OR PhD in the same fields with two (2) years of experien.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites, conferences, and offsite meetings. (10%)
  • You will be subject to a background investigation and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Deep technical knowledge of and experience with fundamental Internet protocols and functionality
  • Systems-level programming experience
  • Strong experience with UNIX/Linux
  • Familiarity with current hardware and software vulnerabilities and mitigations

Why work here?
  • Join a world-class organization that continues to have a significant impact on software.
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and dedicated experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
  • Be surrounded by friendly and knowledgeable staff with broad expertise across AI/ML, cybersecurity, software engineering, risk management, and policy creation.
  • Get 8% monthly contribution for your retirement, without having to contribute yourself.
  • Get tuition benefits to CMU and other institutions for you and your dependent children.
  • Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with flexible work arrangements and paid parental and military leave.
  • Get access to university resources including mindfulness programs, childcare and back-up care benefits, a monthly transit benefit on WMATA, free transportation on the Pittsburgh Regional Transit System.
  • Enjoy annual professional development opportunities; attend conferences and training or obtain a certification and get reimbursed for membership in professional societies.
  • Qualify for relocation assistance and so much more.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Software/Applications Development/Engineering
Position Type
Staff - Regular
Full time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary More Information:
  • Please visit "Why Carnegie Mellon" to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
  • Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran .
  • Statement of Assurance
Software Engineering Institute

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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