Associate Solutions Engineer

Job overview

The Associate Solutions Engineer role is listed in Pittsburgh, PA, and Arlington, VA; the listing does not specify a remote arrangement. Compensation is not specified. The position is within the CERT Division of Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, which researches and transitions software, cybersecurity, and AI technologies for government missions. The engineer supports security architecture and situational awareness work for government program offices and other mission partners. By analyzing complex systems, identifying gaps, and helping transition tools and strategies, the role contributes to stronger cybersecurity and cyber resilience in operational environments.

What you'll do

• Provide technical support for security architecture
• support mission engineering, systems-of-systems architecture, requirements development, analysis, and technology evaluation
• develop and evaluate AI, machine learning, behavioral analytics, and data-driven techniques
• document architectures and capability gaps
• recommend security solutions and develop mission workflows
• support Zero Trust and cyber resilience strategies
• and evaluate, pilot, and transition technologies. The posting specifies moderate travel of 20%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate solutions engineer

cybersecurity architecture

situational awareness

mission engineering

zero trust

cyber resilience

ai and machine learning

pittsburgh pa

arlington va

carnegie mellon university

moderate travel 20%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and accidental death and disability insurance
• transit pass
• family concierge support
• and fitness center access.

Why this role

The posting describes occasional travel to SEI and CMU locations, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings, and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.