Vulnerability Analyst, Cybersecurity and AI Research

Job overview

The Vulnerability Analyst, Cybersecurity and AI Research role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with an additional listed work location in Arlington, VA; compensation is not specified. The Software Engineering Institute advances software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence for national security. The analyst studies systemic software vulnerabilities and attacker tradecraft, evaluates security tools and processes, and develops models, datasets, and machine-learning tools. The role helps translate applied research into operational capabilities for addressing cybersecurity and AI-related threats.

What you'll do

• Apply current approaches to analyze systemic software vulnerabilities and attacker tradecraft
• evaluate tools, techniques, and processes
• develop models, tools, and datasets to characterize threats and vulnerabilities and publish results
• develop machine-learning prototypes and tools for AI-related security problems
• translate research concepts into operational capabilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vulnerability analyst

cybersecurity

ai security

vulnerability research

machine learning

software systems

threat analysis

pittsburgh pa

arlington va

carnegie mellon university

travel 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings program with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and disability insurance
• Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• family concierge and fitness center access.

Why this role

Requires ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance; travel willingness is 25%.

About the employer

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