Security Researcher
Carnegie Mellon University
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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research
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The Associate Security Researcher joins a team of experts in digital forensics, incident response, and academic research to address technical challenges in the national security space. This role involves conducting applied research into the functionality of emerging and ubiquitous technologies across logical layers, including component-level aspects, system and software implementations, and communication protocols. You will examine variations between expected and actual functionality, reason about the implications of findings for government stakeholders, and deliver rigorous prototype implementations. Key responsibilities include analyzing network traffic, exploit development, and file extraction techniques. Required skills include deep knowledge of Internet protocols, systems-level programming, UNIX/Linux experience, and familiarity with hardware and software vulnerabilities. Candidates should also possess experience with RF and SDR technologies to support these complex technical investigations.
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