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Carnegie Mellon University

Associate Network Security Researcher

Carnegie Mellon University

Network Security Researcher responsible for detecting network threats and developing detection capabilities for SEI's tool suite. Collaborate with partners to enhance network situational awareness.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
GoJavaPythonRubyScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Research network threats to develop methods of detection tailored for partner environments
  • Develop detection capabilities for SEI’s NetSA Security tool suite
  • Write publications and provide customer-specific training
  • Gain insights from network data to facilitate detections
  • Collaborate with partners to enhance understanding of their data

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline with three (3) years of relevant work experience
  • MS in Computer Science or a relevant technical discipline with one (1) year of relevant work experience
  • PhD in Computer Science or other relevant technical discipline
  • Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission
  • Subject to a background check and obtaining a Department of War security clearance
  • Exposure to translating threat intelligence to avenues for research, prototyping, and curation of detection capabilities
  • Solid knowledge of network fundamentals, common application layer protocols, and network-based telemetry
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, Ruby, C, Java, or Scala
  • Solid problem-solving and analytical skills, detailed research, and ability to document and communicate ideas and findings to diverse audience.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools
Detection CapabilitiesNetwork FundamentalsScriptingProgramming LanguagesThreat Intelligence TranslationNetwork-Based TelemetryResearch PrototypingApplication Layer ProtocolsData AnalysisDocumentation
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration
Certifications
Department of War Security Clearance