Senior Solutions Architecture - Engineering

Software/Applications Development/Engineering Position You will work within the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University's SEI. The 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.

The CERT Situational Awareness team 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.

Providing strategic technical support to senior decision makers.

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.

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.

Oversees multiple projects.

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.

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

Strong research and writing skills.

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.

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

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.

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!

Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Full Time/Part time: Full time

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