Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Risk Engineers at SEI use advanced skills in statistics, mathematics, risk analysis, systems engineering, economics and other technical fields in an interdisciplinary manner.

• Identify, research, and solve cyber security challenges.
• Work with mission partners to identify areas where advanced quantitative & technical skills can help tackle problems, plan and develop prototype solutions, and create final products designed to better manage risk.
• Build and evaluate models, create products, conduct applied research, present findings to stakeholders, and develop transition plans for solutions to partners.
• Conduct organizational security assessments, evaluate risk management programs, and perform threat modeling and economic analysis in cybersecurity.

• BS degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or a related highly quantitative discipline with ten (10) years of applicable experience; or a MS degree in a relevant discipline with eight (8) years of applicable experience; or a PhD in a relevant discipline with five (5) years of applicable experience.
• Understanding of risk management principles and their application to cybersecurity.
• Experience performing cyber risk analysis, risk quantification, or security measurement.
• Expertise in one or more quantitative disciplines such as statistics, mathematics, econometrics, operations research, systems engineering, data science, or machine learning.
• Experience developing and applying statistical models, predictive analytics, or simulation techniques.
• Experience with uncertainty quantification, probabilistic analysis, or decision science methodologies.
• Experience conducting threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, or security assessments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience evaluating organizational cybersecurity programs and risk management practices.
• Ability to design and conduct applied research in cybersecurity, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively, diplomatically, and effectively with customers, colleagues, researchers, and senior stakeholders.