Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PAArlington, VA
Posted: 3 days ago
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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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As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at the Cyber Risk and Resilience Directorate, you will join a team dedicated to enhancing national security by applying cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Your role involves consulting with government, academic, and industry leaders to protect critical services through cybersecurity assessments and resilience frameworks. You will develop and implement security measurement approaches while collaborating on multidisciplinary teams to address complex customer challenges. Key responsibilities include leading engagements with mission partners, contributing to projects advancing the state of cybersecurity, engaging with relevant communities to share knowledge, and maintaining a commitment to professional development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing information security risks, deploying IT solutions, and familiarity with standards like NIST CSF and ISO 27000 series. Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor less-experienced team members are essential, as is the capacity to work in a dynamic environment that requires frequent travel.

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NIST CSF ISO 27000 CMMI CISSP CISM CISA PMP AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Terraform Python Java PostgreSQL Docker Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Lead customer engagements and represent the Cybersecurity Assurance Team’s work to mission partners.
Contribute to advanced cybersecurity projects, advancing the state-of-the-art in security practices.
Engage with research communities by presenting the team's mission and work through publications and presentations.
Develop and employ security measurement approaches for assessing cybersecurity risks and resilience.
Mentor less-experienced team members and support their professional growth within the organization.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in information security and technology risk management.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and projects in cybersecurity.
Expertise in cybersecurity standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27000 series).
Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Experience in critical infrastructure protection and continuity planning.
Willingness to travel frequently for customer engagements and conferences.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

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