Senior Data Scientist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (Cybersecurity): Developing and prototyping new cyber analytic capabilities to protect US networks with an accent on machine learning, deep learning, and NLP. Focus on designing predictive models, automating scoring, and converting expert knowledge into derived algorithms.

Location: Primarily telework-based; however, candidates must be US Citizens and be able to attend occasional meetings in Arlington, VA, Pensacola, FL, or the Washington, DC metro area.

Salary: $131,256 - $223,134

Company

A global advisory and technology services provider helping clients solve complex challenges through cutting-edge technology.

What you will do

• Develop ML and deep learning models to create actionable insights for cyber defense.
• Perform knowledge elicitation from SMEs to create derived algorithms.
• Analyze large datasets with mathematical and statistical rigor to identify insights.
• Design and deploy predictive models and custom data models.
• Monitor model performance and evaluate the accuracy of new data sources.
• Communicate technical results to non-technical customers.

Requirements

• Active security clearance and US Citizenship are mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or AI.
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in NLP, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, or Knowledge Engineering.
• Strong expertise in mathematical, statistical, and data mining methods.

Nice to have

• Fluency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or R.
• Experience with SQL and the Databricks Intelligence Platform.
• CompTIA Security+ or higher certification.
• Experience in the productization of machine learning algorithms.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on critical national security projects using emerging technologies.
• Flexible work arrangement primarily based on telework.
• Inclusive environment with a commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations.