Cyber Threat Data Scientist — Spark & Network Analysis

Momentum Engineering; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering Fort Meade, MD seeks a hybrid Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 to blend large-scale data analytics with cyber threat and network analysis. Strong Python and Spark skills are required, with experience handling big datasets and network/protocol analysis.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph, advanced degree and years of relevant experience, and collaboration with cyber mission personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s with 8 years.
• Experience using Spark and large-scale datasets.
• Strong network- and protocol-analysis background.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale datasets supporting cyber and discovery missions.
• Develop Python-based analytical tools and automated workflows.
• Use Apache Spark or similar technologies for distributed data processing and analysis.
• Perform network and protocol analysis.
• Identify patterns, anomalies, relationships, and potential cyber threats within complex datasets.
• Use customer-specific analytical and cyber tools.
• Develop exploratory analytical approaches to uncover new mission insights.
• Collaborate with analysts, computer scientists, and cyber mission personnel.

Skills

Python

Apache Spark

Large-scale data

Network analysis

Protocol analysis

Customer tools

Education

Master’s degree + 6y exp

Bachelor’s + 8y exp

Associate’s + 10y exp

Job description

Momentum Engineering Fort Meade, MD seeks a hybrid Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 to blend large-scale data analytics with cyber threat and network analysis. Strong Python and Spark skills are required, with experience handling big datasets and network/protocol analysis.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph, advanced degree and years of relevant experience, and collaboration with cyber mission personnel.