Assistant Vulnerability Analyst

Assistant Vulnerability Analyst

05 Mar 2024
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 15201 Pittsburgh USA

Assistant Vulnerability Analyst

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What We Do:

The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve the quality and security of software-intensive systems.

Position Summary:

The Vulnerability Analysis Team, within the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) at the SEI, is a group of internet security experts focused on advancing the state of the art in vulnerability assessment and discovery, coordinated vulnerability disclosure, and software security on a national and global scale. We participate in communities of network defenders, software developers and vendors, security researchers, and policy-makers. We publish security advisories, papers, blog posts, data, and tools.

We seek self-motivated applicants who want to improve the security of software systems.

  • You have a deep interest in cybersecurity, intellectual curiosity and a desire to make an impact beyond your organization
  • You enjoy developing and communicating innovative ideas and thinking creatively to take on tough problems
  • You can work under stress and adapt to shifting priorities and flexible tasking
  • You relate collaboratively and diplomatically with people inside and outside the organization

Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, or a similar degree.
  • Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission. (5% travel)
  • You will be subject to a background check and will need to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

We seek applicants with knowledge, skills, and abilities including:
  • Fundamental understanding of common computer, network, and internet technologies, including basic computer architecture and common network protocols
  • Vulnerabilities and software security in general
  • Vulnerability assessment and discovery
  • Internet security issues, including common security technology
  • Software development and b asic cryptography
  • Broad communications skills, including writing, speaking, explaining complex technical issues, working with parties in conflict
  • Logic and reasoning, separate evidence from opinion, decision-making under uncertainty
  • Recognize and properly handle confidential and sensitive information

Desired Experience:

We seek applicants with experience that includes:
  • System and network administration
  • Software development, including web applications and DevOps
  • IT support and troubleshooting
  • Embedded systems , r everse engineering and security auditing
  • Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
  • Incident response and management
  • Vulnerability management
  • Government or contractor support
  • Bottom-up project development and task selection

More Information:

Please visit " Why Carnegie Mellon " to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

A listing of employee benefits is available at: www.cmu.edu/jobs/benefits-at-a-glance/ .

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

Statement of Assurance: https://www.cmu.edu/policies/administrative-and-governance/statement-of-assurance.html

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