Security Researcher

Join a dynamic team of motivated individuals with deep collectiveexperience throughout digital forensics, incident response,investigation, operations, and academic research.We seek individuals with strong interest in understanding andresolving technical challenges in the national security space.Our group focuses on applied research into the functionality of emerging and already ubiquitous technologies at all constituentlogical layers, from component-level aspects through system andsoftware implementation to communication protocols. Concurrent withachieving this understanding, we examine the variation between expected and actual functionality that results from real-worldimplementation. Finally, in support of stakeholders throughout the USGovernment, we reason about and advise on the implications of ourfindings.Qualified individuals will have a strong aptitude to reformulate open questions; devise creative solutions; deliver concise, rigorous prototype implementations; and clearly articulate this process indiscussions, presentations, and formalreports. Recent examples of our work have included novel approaches to analyzing network traffic,exploit development, and software implementation of novel file and format extraction techniques.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- Experience with RF and SDR technologiesRequirements:BS degree in Computer Science or related quantitative discipline, with eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, or MS in the same with five (5) years of relevant professional experience, or PhD in the same with two (2) years of relevant professional experience. Willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites, conferences, and offsite meetings (10%)You will be subject to a background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearanceLocationPittsburgh, PAJob FunctionSoftware/Applications Development/EngineeringPosition TypeStaff – RegularFull time/Part timeFull timePay BasisSalaryMore 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 benefitsCarnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.Statement of AssuranceSummaryLocation: Pittsburgh, PAType: Full time