Data Scientist 2

altamiracorps; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

altamiracorps is seeking experienced Data Scientists to support our cybersecurity efforts in the United States. This role focuses on modeling complex data and requires strong analytical skills and a comprehensive background in machine learning and statistical analysis.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, seven years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security efforts through advanced data insights.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience in machine learning or statistical analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or computer science is required.
• Experience with cybersecurity analysis and data visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support key activities in defense of emerging threats in cybersecurity.
• Model complex data using various technology stacks and databases.
• Conduct data analysis and generate predictive analytics.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Python

Statistical analysis

Data mining

Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Python/Jupyter Notebooks

SQL

ElasticSearch/Kibana

Power BI

Job description

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.

Looking for Data Scientists to join our team. In this role you will get to support key activities in defense of emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain. You will work directly with our software engineering and threat analyst teams to model complex data in an environment comprised of many databases and varying technology stacks.

TS/SCI/FS Poly clearance only is required for this position

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree (BS) in a quantitative discipline (e.g. statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering or computer science) from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software (i.e. R, Python, SAS, MATLAB).
• Independently creating mission specific and tailored tradecraft automated solutions; perform data scientist functions that directly align/integrate into the architecture.
• Implementing best practices in knowledge management, and/or creating automated solutions. Experience with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, ElasticSearch/Kibana, SQL database
• Develop statistical and graph-based algorithms to analyze and make sense of data sets.
• Clean and structure disparate data received from a globally dispersed customer base.
• Provide insight into dataset structures and produce data visualizations that are consumable by both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Translate mission customer qualitative analysis process and goals into quantitative formulations that are coded into software prototypes.
• Develop and implement statistical and machine learning techniques to create descriptive and predictive analytics.

Required Skills

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, or a Computer Science degree. Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree may be substituted for some experience.
• Seven plus (7+) years’ experience in two or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software (R, Python, SAS, MATLAB).
• Experience with Windows server management and Power BI Report Service.
• Proficiency with Python/Jupyter Notebooks, SQL and relational databases, ElasticSearch/Kibana/OpenSearch. Experience with Java is also a plus.
• Background working with analyst teams including conducting data analysis and creating data visualizations. Experience with graph analytics, data pipelines, and IP-based network data is a plus, but not required.
• Experience working within a cybersecurity mission environment using tools and capabilities to generate threat intelligence. This includes working with cybersecurity analyst teams to perform data analysis and a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Education and Experience

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, or a Computer Science degree. Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree may be substituted for some experience.
• Seven plus (7+) years’ experience in two or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software (R, Python, SAS, MATLAB).