Senior Cybersecurity Operations Researcher

About the role

The CERT Security Operations team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions that address critical and emerging cybersecurity challenges. Our team provides 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data.
• Apply a strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity and technology security challenges.
• Utilize knowledge of computer network defense tools and processes, including leading commercial vendor solutions and open-source platforms.
• Brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership, technical and non-technical audiences, and foreign government officials.
• Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats facing network security and intelligence organizations.
• Engage international stakeholders with cultural awareness and professionalism.
• Design and deliver training and engagement programs across National Incident Response Teams, Product Security Teams, SOCs, and enterprise incident management programs.
• Develop and prototype innovative methods for evaluating and measuring operational and mission success.
• Produce clear, well-structured technical documentation that translates complex processes for diverse audiences.

Requirements

• You have BS in Computer Science or related discipline with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR a PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience.
• You have the willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40% on an annual basis) in support of the SEI mission.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR a PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40% on an annual basis).

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working within or in collaboration with a national Incident Response or Security Operations organization.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with modern computing hardware, software, and networking technologies.
• Experience conducting research and publishing academic or technical papers.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity metrics, measurement, and assessment methodologies.
• Participation in public forums such as standards bodies, open-source projects, or professional publications.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CEH
• CISM
• CompTIA Security+

Benefits

• Tuition benefits at Carnegie Mellon University and other institutions for employees and their dependent children.
• 8% monthly contribution for your retirement.
• Paid parental and military leave.
• Annual professional development opportunities.
• Relocation assistance.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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Statement of Assurance

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.