Senior Solutions Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

Arlington, VA

Full time

2025117

Who We Are

You will work within the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI researches complex software engineering, cyber, and AI problems; creates and tests innovative technologies; and transitions mature solutions into practice for the Department of War (DoW) and federal government.

What We Do:

The CERT Situational Awareness helps organizations, particularly those within the DoW, federal government, and critical infrastructure sectors, develop and maintain awareness of their cyber hybrid environments (cloud, on-premises, mobile), identify risks, and make informed decisions concerning cybersecurity, cyber resiliency, and cyber survivability. The team applies cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operational analysis techniques to understand complex architectures and the relationships among systems, missions, workflows, data, and stakeholders.

Position Summary:

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic technical support to senior decision makers.

• Leading teams in the development of security architectures.

• Mission engineering, system of systems (SoS) architectures, systems requirements development, engineering, analysis, technology evaluation and deployment guidance.

• Developing SoS architectures, systems requirements, engineering, analysis, technology evaluation and deployment guidance.

• Develop and evaluate advanced analytical techniques, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), behavioral analytics, and data-driven approaches for cyber operations.

• Documenting current-state architectures, identifying capability and coverage gaps, evaluating technology integration strategies, recommending security solutions, and developing mission threads/workflows.

• Supporting organizations in planning, assessing, and implementing Zero Trust and cyber resilience strategies.

• Evaluating, piloting, and transitioning new technologies into operational environments.

• Developing of cybersecurity, technology, and architecture roadmaps aligned with mission and business objectives.

• Assessing organizational capabilities, security architectures, operational processes, and cyber resilience to identify strengths, weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Acts in a managerial capacity when needed by leading, mentoring, and motivating less-senior staff.

• Oversees multiple projects.

• Acts independently with general direction and limited guidance from SEI senior management while working in an environment where requirements are not well defined.

Requirements:

• BS with ten (10) years or MS with eight (8) years or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings on occasion. Moderate Travel (20%) .

• You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to present technical topics to audiences from senior leadership to technical experts.

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to promote practical solutions to tough security problems.

• Strong understanding of networking, security, systems administration, programming, and cloud.

• Ability to work at the SoS architecture level to identify and understand tradeoffs

• Experience working with the government, or within a critical infrastructure sector.

• Strong research and writing skills.

Desired Experience:

• PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, System Engineering or related discipline with two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity/network operations, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or workflow/process analysis; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Security and/or enterprise architecture

• Security operations deploying or supporting large-scale network security monitoring infrastructures.

• Security research

• Programming or software engineering

• Networking

• Testing

• Prior responsibility in leading a body of work consisting of numerous large-scale projects and multiple customers or external sponsors.

• History of contributions to the broader industry or research community and experience in a variety of network security areas.

Job Function Breakdown:

75% Lead support to government program offices in the areas of strategy; process/policies; requirements elicitation; design and architecture; operations; outreach; and training.

15% Enable the transition and appropriate focus of situational awareness analysis and engineering approaches and tools into operational environments.

10% Design, prototype, and transition tactical analysis studies and tools appropriate for operational use in situational awareness.

100% total effort

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible ( employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance ( as well as a generous retirement savings program ( with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits ( , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off ( and observed holidays ( , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team ( to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access ( , and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page ( .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Arlington, VA, 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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If your heart is in your work, come work with us. Carnegie Mellon University isn’t just one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions – it’s also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers, and difference-makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you’ll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer, and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you’ll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues – and you’ll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.

We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute and achieve. In addition to competitive benefits and a robust support network, you’ll have access to many tools and resources to sharpen your abilities and professional skills, as well as opportunities to engage and share perspectives with a dynamic and inspiring community of uniquely talented staff, faculty, students, and alumni.

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