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Cmu

Senior AI Security Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Established in response to the Morris worm, CERT has been a leader in cybersecurity research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

AI Security Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

Established in response to the Morris worm, CERT has been a leader in cybersecurity research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

Additionally, we craft metrics and experimental designs for large-scale cybersecurity research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

Associate Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

$57K - $57K/yr

Additionally, we craft metrics and experimental designs for large-scale cybersecurity research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Apavo Corporation

Cybersecurity Analyst

Oakton, VA · On-site

Management FLSA Status: Full Time/Non-exempt Description: Apavo is at the forefront of ... Job Purpose: The Cybersecurity Analyst supports the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ...

Cmu

Associate Data Scientist

Arlington, VA

$67K - $68K/yr

Additionally, we craft metrics and experimental designs for large-scale cybersecurity research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

Cmu

AI Security Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Established in response to the Morris worm, CERT has been a leader in cybersecurity research ... Full time/Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information: * Please visit "Why Carnegie ...

JS Consulting

Cyber Security Specialist

Florence, AL · On-site

Florence is a beautiful small town about 50 miles from Huntsville, AL Duration- Fulltime Visa- USC ... Responsible for Research and Analysis of Security Risk Bulletins to include Zero-Day Events

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Associate Data Scientist

Associate Data Scientist

Software Engineering Institute

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$57K - $57K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

What We Do:
Data Scientists at the SEI use advanced statistics, data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to help our government and industry clients research and solve cybersecurity challenges. In this role, you will work with our customers to identify areas where advanced statistical techniques can help tackle problems, plan and develop prototype solutions, and build out final products. You'll get a chance to work with elite cybersecurity professionals and university faculty to build new technologies that will influence national cybersecurity strategy for decades to come. You will co-author research proposals, execute studies, and present findings to DoW sponsors and at academic conferences.
Our team works on a wide range of projects. Our current work includes research in generative AI and large language models, computer vision, multimodal AI, agentic AI, and assurance of AI systems. Additionally, we craft metrics and experimental designs for large-scale cybersecurity research programs, develop human-in-the-loop machine learning solutions, and build classifiers to identify security vulnerabilities. If you are a data science or statistics expert with an interest in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you!
Requirements:
  • BS in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of training or experience; or MS in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with one (1) year of experience; or PhD in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline.
  • Willingness to complete modest travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission.
  • You will be subject to a background check and must be able obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience in predictive modeling, data science, and/or AI & machine learning
  • Deep understanding of statistical modeling techniques and advanced data analytics
  • Proficient with at least one mathematical/statistical programming package (e.g., R, python numpy/scipy/pandas/polars, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Innovative and inquisitive with ability to imagine novel analytical solutions to problems Thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Recommendation systems
  • Time-series forecasting (Prophet, NeuralProphet, Chronos, Lag-Llama, etc.)
  • NLP / LLMs (fine-tuning, RAG, evaluation, prompt engineering)
  • Causal inference / uplift modeling / synthetic controls
  • Modern ML frameworks: LightGBM/XGBoost, CatBoost, PyTorch,JAX, TensorFlow)
  • LLMs / agentic workflows (LangChain/LlamaIndex/Haystack)
  • Experience deploying models (FastAPI, Triton, KServe, SageMaker, Vertex AI, or similar)
  • Experience working with big data (Spark, Trino, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks)

Desired Experience:
  • Experience in cybersecurity and privacy is a plus is a plus
  • Experience in U.S. Government work and/or with FFRDCs, UARCs an National Labs is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and grow into new areas of work

Location
Arlington, VA, Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Software/Applications Development/Engineering
Position Type
Staff - Regular
Full time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
SalaryMore Information:
  • Please visit "Why Carnegie Mellon" to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
  • Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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