Data Scientist III

SOS International LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS International LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Data Scientist III to support cybersecurity data science and enrichment activities in alignment with our customer.

This role applies data science, machine learning, and data engineering to enhance enterprise security monitoring, detection, threat hunting, UEBA, and data correlation services supporting cyber defense operations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in ML engineering, data science, data engineering, or software development.
• Experience applying ML methods to complex data problems.
• Experience supporting cyber data models and analytical workflows.
• Experience integrating or supporting SIEM and SOAR technologies.
• Experience using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Programming in Python, JSON, C++, Java, R, or Scala.
• Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND concepts in cybersecurity contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML models for cyber defense operations.
• Support security monitoring, threat detection, UEBA through data enrichment and modeling.
• Correlate data from multiple sources to generate threat insights.
• Define data workflows and completion criteria for products and deliverables.
• Support data engineering pipelines, automation, and outputs.
• Apply programming and data analysis using Python, JSON, C++, Java, R, or Scala.
• Support deployment and operation using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Integrate cyber data models with SIEM and SOAR platforms.
• Apply MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND concepts to cybersecurity use cases.

Skills

Machine learning

Data science

Data engineering

Software development

MITRE ATT&CK

MITRE D3FEND

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

JSON

C++

Java

R

Scala

Job description

Washington, DC, USA

Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Secret

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

***** This position is contingent upon contract award *****

Overview

SOSi is seeking a Data Scientist III to support cybersecurity data science and enrichment activities in alignment with our customer. This role is responsible for applying data science, machine learning, and data engineering techniques to enhance enterprise security monitoring, detection, threat hunting, user and entity behavior analytics, and data correlation services supporting cyber defense operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply data science, machine learning, and analytical models to support cyber defense operations
• Support security monitoring, threat detection, threat hunting, and User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) through data enrichment and modeling
• Examine and correlate data from multiple disparate sources to generate insights into threats affecting the enterprise
• Define input/output requirements, data workflows, and completion criteria for products, data, and deliverables supporting other teams
• Support development and integration of data engineering pipelines, automation workflows, and analytical outputs
• Apply programming and data analysis techniques using Python, JSON, C++, Java, R, or Scala
• Support deployment and operation of solutions using Kubernetes and Docker
• Support integration of cyber data models with SIEM and SOAR platforms
• Apply MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND concepts to support cyber analytical use cases

Qualifications

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, data engineering, or software development
• Experience applying machine learning methods to complex data problems
• Experience supporting cyber data models and analytical workflowsExperience integrating or supporting SIEM and SOAR technologies
• Experience using Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with programming languages including Python, JSON, C++, Java, R, or Scala
• Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND concepts in cybersecurity contexts

Clearance/Suitability:

• Secret (eligible)

Education:

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field, or equivalent experience

Certifications:

• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions with potential to perform duties in deployed locations.

• Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700.

• May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.