Cybersecurity Engineer Position Available at Bayer

Job Description:

As an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer within Bayer’s Medical Device Cybersecurity group, you play a crucial role in securing Bayer Radiology medical devices and software against potential cyber threats. Your responsibilities include reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, assessing their likelihood of exploitation, and evaluating potential impacts on the safety and effectiveness of Bayer Radiology medical devices. You will also design and develop solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with Bayer Radiology medical devices, software, and IT products. This position operates on a global scale, ensuring the security of Bayer’s medical devices worldwide.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Fulfill requirements defined by others;
  • Support the development of one design element at a time within a selected discipline;
  • Learn about the product and clinical applications;
  • Gain a guided understanding of direct interfaces (inputs/outputs) within relevant processes;
  • Participate in cybersecurity design reviews;
  • Receive clearly defined objectives and instructions from a more experienced lead engineer, cybersecurity engineer, or supervisor;
  • Accurately follow directions;
  • Communicate work activities effectively;
  • Contact and gather information from suppliers;
  • Communicate work activities effectively.
  • The primary location for this role is Indianola, PA (Pittsburgh, PA area).

For more information or to submit an application, click here: Cybersecurity Engineer

Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2025

Explore Innovation in the Robotics Capital of the World at Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day!

This free and open event showcases cutting-edge robotics, automation, and AI solutions that are driving innovation across multiple industries.

From business leaders looking to innovate, to tech enthusiasts exploring the latest trends, to job seekers searching for emerging career opportunities, to those simply curious about how robotics and AI are reshaping our world – this event has something for everyone.

Be part of the action, engage with industry influencers, and witness firsthand the power of robotics and advanced technology in the heart of Western Pennsylvania. Your journey into the future starts here—mark your calendar and join the thousands attending Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day!

For more information: Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day

Need a ride? Fill out the form. If there is enough interest, RMU will provide transportation. Interest Form

Red Chair Pittsburgh’s 2025 Annual Event

The countdown is on! We are just two weeks away from Red Chair Pittsburgh’s 2025 Annual Event, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our incredible community of women in tech, allies, and changemakers.

This year’s theme, New Horizons: Empowering Women, Shaping What’s Next, is all about exploring bold ideas, sparking new connections, and celebrating the future we are building together.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
✨ VIP Experience for deeper networking and meaningful conversations
✨ Dynamic Keynote to inspire innovation and growth
✨ Powerful Panel of bold voices sharing real-world strategies and stories
✨ A Room Full of Trailblazers ready to elevate one another
 

📅 Date: October 23, 2025
⌚ Time: 6:00 PM
🧭 Location: UPMC Events Center


 

🎟️ Seats are limited, and the countdown is ticking. Secure your ticket today before they’re gone!
👉 Get Your Ticket Now 

We are a 100% volunteer organization. Your donations (big or small), sponsorships, and ticket purchases directly support the opportunities we are able to offer to future candidates.

RMU has a limited number of discounted tickets available for students. Please contact Dr. Paullet (paullet@rmu.edu) for more details.

We hope to see you soon for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, connection, and celebration.

Advanced Persistent Threat Presentation by Lucas Franklin

Please join us for a speaker series presentation sponsored by the Top Secret Colonials. The presentation will be given by Lucas Franklin and will be focused on Advanced Persistent Threats.

  • Date: October 15th
  • Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Place: Wheatley Atrium

Lucas Franklin will be sharing insights from a notable cyber incident he encountered involving suspected Russian advanced persistent threats (APTs) during his tenure at #1 Cochran. Prior to pursuing a graduate degree, Lucas served as the head of cybersecurity at #1 Cochran, where he led efforts to safeguard the organization’s digital infrastructure.

Lucas Franklin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from IUP in 2022. Shortly after, he joined the IT department at #1 Cochran, where he rapidly took on key responsibilities including overseeing major acquisitions, leading technical training initiatives, and managing cybersecurity operations. In 2024, he departed the company to pursue a Master’s in Cybersecurity at WGU.

Dr. Jamie Pinchot Receives Ben Bauman Award for Excellence at IACIS 2025


Dr. Jamie Pinchot received the Ben Bauman Award for Excellence at the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) 2025 Conference in Clearwater, FL, on October 3, 2025.  (conference link here)

The Ben Bauman Award for Excellence honors faculty members who have demonstrated significant contributions and dedication to the field of information systems, including service to their university and community.

Dr. Pinchot was recognized during the ceremony as a distinguished academic who has taught at the university level for over 20 years with a teaching portfolio that spans undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses. Her scholarly research has focused on the areas of information privacy and security, mobile technologies, social media and online human behavior, and human-centered design in software development. Further, she has chaired 15 doctoral dissertation committees and served on an additional 33 dissertation committees during her tenure at RMU. Dr. Pinchot has also served RMU as Director of the Ph.D. in Information Systems and Communications and currently serves as Department Head for the Computer and Information Systems department, where she oversees 5 undergraduate programs, 6 Master’s degree programs, and the Ph.D. program. She has also served as Co-PI on two NSF grants and has been RMU’s representative for the National Center for Women & Technology (NCWIT). Dr. Pinchot’s full bio can be found here.

(left to right, Evan Kinney, Dr. G. Alan Davis, Dr. Natalya Bromall, Dr. Sushma Mishra, Dr. Jamie Pinchot, Dr. John Stewart, Shadrack Oriaro, Dr. Karen Paullet, and Amy Kulikowski)

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Pinchot on this award, honoring her impressive record of service as a teacher, scholar, and administrator in the field of information systems.

————

RMU Students Present at IACIS 2025

RMU is proud to recognize the graduate and doctoral students who presented research at the 2025 International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Conference in Clearwater, FL in October.

PhD students (L to R): Shadrack Oriaro, Evan Kinney, Amy Kulikowski

Evan Kinney (1st year PhD ISC student) presented Precision Check: A Critical Look at the Reliability of AI Detection Tools, co-authored with Tyler Stewart (1st year PhD student), Dr. Karen Paullet, and Dr. Jamie Pinchot.

Amy Kulikowski (1st year PhD ISC student) presented Protecting the United States Defense Industrial Base against Advanced Persistent Threat Attacks.

Dr. Sushma Mishra and Shadrack Oriaro

Shadrack Oriaro (3rd year PhD ISC student) presented Improving Cybersecurity through Explainable Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Literature Review, co-authored with Dr. Sushma Mishra.

Peyton Lutchkus (BS/MS Cybersecurity student) and Charley Tyrrell (BS Psychology student) presented Behind the Screen: Pyschological Motivations and Mental Health Issues in Cybercriminal Behavior.

Reese Martin and Chloe Dzuba

Reese Martin (MS Cyber Investigations & Intelligence student) presented Facing Your Digital Footprint on College Campuses, co-authored with Dr. Sushma Mishra.

Chloe Dzuba (BS/MS Cybersecurity student) presented Artificial intelligence in Social Engineering: A Literature Review through the Lens of Routine Activity Theory.

Well done, students!

COBOL Job Opportunities with Corinth

There are new COBOL job opportunities with Corinth Consulting Group. Read on for details on the two COBOL opportunities that could define your future.

Mid-Level COBOL Programmer: Are you an experienced COBOL programmer looking to apply your skills in a mission-driven environment? Join Corinth Consulting Group in supporting our Department of Defense client by maintaining and enhancing critical mainframe applications. This mid-level role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. Job description and application link: Mid-Level COBOL Programmer

Mainframe Deployment Specialist: Are you a seasoned IT professional with a passion for operational excellence and deployment precision? Corinth Consulting Group is seeking a Mainframe Deployment Specialist to support our Department of Defense (DoD) client. In this mid-level role, you’ll ensure system stability, execute deployments, and troubleshoot incidents to keep mission-critical operations running smoothly.
This is your chance to make a real impact by minimizing downtime, supporting service
delivery, and collaborating across technical teams—all while working in a dynamic
client-facing environment. Job description and application link: Mainframe Deployment Specialist

Student Pricing for CompTIA Certifications

CompTIA offers special student pricing for certification exams for RMU students. 

Students can login directly to their website without any special code to take advantage of the discount pricing.  You just need to use your RMU email address when signing into the CompTIA site – this will verify you as an RMU student.  Student Purchasing: How-to

The current pricing (subject to change in the future) is provided in the attached document.  Current Pricing Guide

Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

We are recruiting students to participate in the 2025-26 RMU team for CCDC (Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition).

See more information at https://maccdc.org/ and https://www.nationalccdc.org/

If you are interested in participating in this cyber competition, please contact the team faculty coach Dr. Nader Kesserwan by email at kesserwan@rmu.edu no later than this Thursday, September 18 , and attach a brief 1-2 page resume including any technical background and cyber competition experience for consideration. Team size is limited.