IT Security AnalystEngineer Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC)

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private global research university that stands among the worlds most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science path-breaking performances creative start-ups big data big ambitions hands-on learning and a whole lot of robots CMU doesnt imagine the future we invent it. If youre passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters your journey starts here!

The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) a joint research center of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh was established in 1986 and for over 30 years has provided university government and industrial researchers with access to several of the most powerful systems for advanced computational research communications and data storage available to scientists engineers and scholars nationwide for unclassified research. PSC advances science across a wide spectrum of fields including artificial intelligence / machine learning medical imaging weather modeling cell biology and genomics.

PSC is seeking an Information Security Analyst/Engineer. This role is immersed within Pittsburgh Supercomputing Centers (PSC <>) small yet streamlined security team reporting to PSCs Principal Information Security Officer (PISO). As a member of the team this position will: participate in discussions regarding the improvement of PSCs security posture by leveraging evidence-based standards and threat intelligence sharing.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work closely with PSCs networking group to develop implement and tune network-based security tools processes.
• Develop implement document and tune systems processes and-or policies that improve PSCs security posture.
• Setup configure and review events and-or logs governing security metrics.
• Respond to any information security incidents that transpire.
• Communicate with staff and-or PSC users regarding potentially complex security-related technologies and-or processes (e.g. VPN use and best practices authentication/authorization solutions firewall changes EDR A/V filesystem integrity monitoring public key encryption SSH SSL/TLS vulnerability assessment and remediation.)
• Other related duties as assigned.

Adaptability excellence and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Security Information Assurance or related field e.g. Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of networking protocols secure coding guidelines and cloud security.
• Understanding of cryptography (symmetric & asymmetric).
• Understanding of access control principles (e.g. DAC MFA) and methods (password-based public-key authentication Kerberos etc.)
• Understanding of frameworks and regulations including: NIST HIPAA NSPM-33 dbGaP FedRAMP and Research Security is preferred.
• Experience with networking security protocols (SSL/TLS HTTPS DNSSEC Response Policy Zones).
• Ability to communicate security concepts effectively in writing.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

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