Cybersecurity Operations Researcher
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onLogan Street, Downtown, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15262, United States
About the Team
The CERT Security Operations team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions that address critical and emerging cybersecurity challenges facing the United States Government and the international community. Our success depends on a diverse team of analysts, researchers, and engineers who are passionate about understanding emerging technologies and applying best practices to support U.S. Government defensive missions.
We provide technical guidance in capability and capacity development for Security Operations Centers (SOCs), National Cyber Centers, and Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs). We partner with federal agencies, academic institutions, foreign governments, private industry, and non-profit organizations to strengthen cybersecurity operations globally. Our work includes developing strategic and operational procedures, prototyping innovative methods for measuring mission success, and delivering training programs across national incident response teams and enterprise security programs.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Logan Street, Downtown, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15262, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data
- check_circleAnalyze operational challenges and evolving threats facing network security organizations
- check_circleBrief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership and foreign government officials
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Ceh, Cism, Comptia Security+.
Education: PhD in Computer Science or related discipline with 2 years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Cybersecurity Operations Researcher at Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University
What does a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher at Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University do?expand_more
In this Cybersecurity Operations Researcher at Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University role, you will conduct analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data; analyze operational challenges and evolving threats facing network security organizations; brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership and foreign government officials; and produce clear technical documentation that translates complex processes for diverse audiences.
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Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: BS in Computer Science or related discipline with 8 years experience; MS in Computer Science or related discipline with 5 years experience; PhD in Computer Science or related discipline with 2 years experience; Ability to obtain and maintain active Department of War (DoW) security clearance; and Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% annually.