We are seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Researcher to join our CERT Security Operations team. This role supports mission-driven cybersecurity initiatives focused on strengthening national and international security operations capabilities. The ideal candidate demonstrates interest and experience in developing and executing strategic and operational cybersecurity procedures, as well as advancing the state of the art in cyber operations research and practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and support analytical studies involving risk, threat, and security data.
- Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams of varying experience levels.
- Apply a strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity and technology security challenges.
- Utilize knowledge of computer network defense tools and processes, including leading commercial vendor solutions and open-source platforms.
- Brief strategic and technical topics to senior leadership, technical and non-technical audiences, and foreign government officials.
- Analyze current operational challenges and evolving threats facing network security and intelligence organizations.
- Apply project planning and management methodologies to support program execution.
- Engage international stakeholders with cultural awareness and professionalism.
- Produce clear, well-structured technical documentation that translates complex processes for diverse audiences (writing sample may be requested).
Team deliverables include:
- Technical publications
- Industry and government conference presentations
- Course development and delivery
- Direct customer engagement
- Prototype tools and methodologies
Requirements
- You have BS in Computer Science or related discipline with eight (8) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with five (5) years of experience; OR a PhD in the same fields with two (2) years of experience.
- You have the willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 40% on an annual basis) in support of the SEI mission.
- You will be subject to a background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance.
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors.
- Experience working within or in collaboration with a national Incident Response or Security Operations organization.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency with modern computing hardware, software, and networking technologies.
- Experience conducting research and publishing academic or technical papers.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity metrics, measurement, and assessment methodologies.
- Participation in public forums such as standards bodies, open-source projects, or professional publications.
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
Location
Arlington, VA, Pittsburgh, PA
Job FunctionSoftware/Applications Development/Engineering
Position TypeStaff - Regular
Full Time/Part timeFull time
Pay BasisSalary
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