IT Security Analyst/Engineer - Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC)

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) a joint research center of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, was established in 1986, and for over 30 years has provided university, government, and industrial researchers with access to several of the most powerful systems for advanced computational research, communications, and data storage available to scientists, engineers and scholars nationwide for unclassified research. PSC advances science across a wide spectrum of fields, including artificial intelligence / machine learning, medical imaging, weather modeling, cell biology, and genomics.

PSC is seeking an Information Security Analyst/Engineer. This role is immersed within Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center’s (PSC ) small, yet streamlined security team, reporting to PSC’s Principal Information Security Officer (PISO). As a member of the team, this position will: participate in discussions regarding the improvement of PSC’s security posture by leveraging evidence-based standards and threat intelligence sharing.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work closely with PSC’s networking group to develop, implement, and tune network-based security tools, processes.

• Develop, implement, document and tune systems, processes and-or policies that improve PSC’s security posture.

• Setup, configure, and review events and-or logs governing security metrics.

• Respond to any information security incidents that transpire.

• Communicate with staff and-or PSC users regarding potentially complex security-related technologies and-or processes (e.g., VPN use and best practices, authentication/authorization solutions, firewall changes, EDR, A/V, filesystem integrity monitoring, public key encryption, SSH, SSL/TLS, vulnerability assessment and remediation.)

• Other related duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Assurance, or related field, e.g., Electrical Engineering.

• Understanding of networking protocols, secure coding guidelines and cloud security.

• Understanding of cryptography (symmetric & asymmetric).

• Understanding of access control principles (e.g., DAC, MFA) and methods (password-based, public-key authentication, Kerberos, etc.)

• Understanding of frameworks and regulations including: NIST, HIPAA, NSPM-33, dbGaP, FedRAMP and Research Security is preferred.

• Experience with networking security protocols (SSL/TLS, DNSSEC, Response Policy Zones).

• Ability to communicate security concepts effectively in writing.

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

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!

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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

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Security

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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