Cybersecurity Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University

Cybersecurity Engineer at Carnegie Mellon involved in national security and operational resilience. Working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to manage cybersecurity challenges.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engagements with customers and mission partners
Support cybersecurity assessment standardization
Develop and employ security measurement approaches
Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams solving difficult customer challenges
Conduct research into novel methods and approaches to managing cybersecurity resilience

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in a relevant discipline with 8 years of applicable experience, or a MS degree in a relevant discipline with 5 years of applicable experience, or a PhD in a relevant discipline with 2 years of applicable experience
Industry experience at a mid to senior level managing information security risks and implementing controls
Industry experience at a mid to senior level managing technology controls and risks
Industry experience at a mid to senior level managing continuity related controls and risks
Experience deploying information technology, for example implementing security technology
Consulting experience with private industry or government customers, including leading projects and engagements
Familiarity with cybersecurity and resilience standards (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800 series, ISO 27000 series, etc.)
Knowledge of audit and assessment methodologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures
Knowledge of critical infrastructure protection concepts and standards
An understanding of maturity model concepts, for example CMMI, Financial Sector Cyber Profile

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity assessmentsecurity measurement approachesinformation security risk managementtechnology controls managementcontinuity related controls managementsecurity technology implementationaudit methodologiesassessment methodologiescritical infrastructure protectionmaturity model concepts

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer engagementcommunication