Senior Analytics Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Analytics Specialist (Cybersecurity/Data Engineering): Developing data-driven cyber readiness solutions and secure data processing pipelines for USTRANSCOM with an accent on threat algorithm deployment and telemetry visualization. Focus on building automated extraction frameworks, optimizing SQL/Python pipelines, and creating impact analysis models for national cyber directives.

Location: On-site at Scott Air Force Base (AFB), IL (hybrid delivery configurations as approved by the Government)

Company

Emerging technologies company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense.

What you will do

• Engineer and optimize data schemas and API integrations for ingesting live threat feeds.
• Develop and debug risk algorithms using Python, SQL, and cloud frameworks like Databricks.
• Build and maintain near real-time telemetry dashboards and visuals within Qlik Sense.
• Analyze DoD and USTRANSCOM cyber directives to create data-driven impact models.
• Clean and normalize disorganized automated log streams for predictive risk modeling.
• Collaborate with Cyber A&A specialists to align analytics with RMF control evidence.

Requirements

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI (Tier 5 Investigation) clearance required.
• Active DoD 8570.01-M / DoDM 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or Data+).
• Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship available.
• 6–9 years of relevant experience in data engineering, algorithm development, or BI analysis.
• Professional certification or documented training in Python, Databricks, or Qlik Sense.
• Completion of the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Cyber 101 course.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of employee salary contributions.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• 15 days of PTO annually and 11 paid holidays.
• Short and long term disability plans.