Network Security Intern - Summer 2025

What We Do: The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect free, within budget and on time, every time.

Position Summary

The CERT Office of the Chief Engineer is a small team of wireless communications and network security experts focused on advancing the state of the art in security at a national and global scale. The Network Security Research Intern will contribute to a variety of core functions including:

• Software Defined Networking forensics and analysis

• Tool development and automation

• Wireless network security

• Chaos engineering experimentation of complex systems

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a degree granting program.

• Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community.

• You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.

• Able to work an internship during the summer

• Able to work onsite to the SEI Pittsburgh office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to critically think and problem solve

• Solid understanding of network protocol design

• Basic proficiency with a programming language (preferably Python)

• Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchers

• Willingness to learn new technologies with cross-functional teams

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and have the capacity to clearly document and communicate any findings

Desired Experience:

• Experience with wireless/network protocol frame generation and manipulation

• Experience with security of cyber-physical systems

• Experience with hardware software co-design

• Experience with red-teaming or chaos engineering approaches to improve security of complex systems

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts

• Experience with clearly documenting and communicating findings

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

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

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

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may beawaiting you, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's 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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