Senior Security Researcher Part-Time Carnegie Mellon
Overview
The role owns advanced threat analysis across digital forensics incident response and academic research within a six-month fixed-term engagement. This position differs by focusing on applied research into emerging technologies and advising US Government stakeholders on security implications. Ideal candidates excel at translating complex technical problems into actionable insights.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design and execute novel network traffic analysis methodologies
- 2Develop exploit frameworks targeting modern attack vectors
- 3Create prototype solutions for file format extraction challenges
- 4Lead investigations into hardware and software vulnerability patterns
- 5Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate security hypotheses
- 6Present technical findings to executive leadership and operational teams
- 7Maintain documentation for research processes and prototype implementations
Requirements6
- 1BS degree in Computer Science with ten years professional experience or MS with eight years or PhD with five years in related field
- 2Proven track record of creating rigorous prototype implementations
- 3Expertise in UNIX/Linux systems-level programming
- 4Deep understanding of internet protocols and security mechanisms
- 5Experience with RF and SDR technologies for threat detection
- 6Ability to travel twenty percent of contracted hours to client locations
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