Network Security Researcher

Carnegie Mellon University

Network Security Researcher on Network Situational Awareness team. Analyzing threats and developing detection capabilities for partner environments with significant network data scale.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaPythonRubyScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

research network threats to develop methods of detection and tailor these for partner environments.
transition of this research will take the form of developing detection capabilities.
provide new requirements and feature requests for NetSA Security tool suite.
writing publications, and providing customer-specific training.
responsible for gaining insights from data to facilitate detections.
work with partners to help them to better understand their data.
researching new data sources to expand the expertise of the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline with eight (8) years of relevant work experience;
MS in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline with five (5) years of relevant work experience;
PhD in Computer Science or other relevant technical discipline with two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Movement between buildings within the SEI and CMU community required.
Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission.
Subject to a background check and will need to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.
Ability to translate threat intelligence to avenues for research, prototyping, and curation of detection capabilities.
Strong knowledge of network fundamentals, common application layer protocols, and network-based telemetry.
Strong proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, Ruby, C, Java, or Scala.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, detailed research, and ability to document and communicate ideas and findings to diverse audiences.

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 Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
fitness center access
much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Network FundamentalsThreat IntelligenceDetection CapabilitiesPython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingRuby ProgrammingC ProgrammingJava ProgrammingScala ProgrammingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsResearch SkillsTraining Delivery

Certifications

Department of War Security Clearance