Enterprise - Senior Data Scientist - Python, AWS, Splunk

Erias Ventures, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

401k with Immediate Vesting

Spot bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead threat hunting operations on our Big Data Platform(s) with Python, AWS, and Splunk. Fort Meade, MD on-site. You will present findings, advise customers, and develop data-driven visualizations for defense-focused missions.

The role requires 9+ years in cybersecurity operations, strong DoW collaboration, and travel up to 40% CONUS/OCONUS. A TS/SCI clearance is required or must be obtainable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine (9) years of cybersecurity ops-related experience with a BA or 7 years with a Master's.
• Experience with DoW customers and defending U.S. Cyber Command or DISA is preferred.
• Proficient in SQL and KQL; strong data storytelling for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Champion TASC suite and perform threat hunts on Big Data Platforms.

Skills

Python

SQL

KQL

Public speaking

Data visualization

Cloud platforms

Threat hunting

Cybersecurity

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Travel up to 40%

Education

Bachelor's in IT/Cyber Security or related field

Master's in related field

High School Diploma with 13 years relevant experience

Tools

Jupyter notebooks

Power BI

Superset

Splunk

Q-Radar

ELK

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Enterprise - Senior Data Scientist - Python, AWS, Splunk

• Ft. Meade, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

• Champion Threat Awareness Sharing Capability (TASC) suite of applications
• Conduct threat hunt operations on assigned Big Data Platform(s) – BDP (JCRS-D)
• Present threat hunt findings through live - interactive sessions either in person or remote
• Assist customer(s) with their threat hunting operations
• Collaborate with customers to define requirements and operational gaps to maximize satisfaction
• Serve as an advisor to the customer on data enrichment and functions to enhance customer experience
• Perform quality assurance checks on data that is resident on the platform
• Evaluate and analyze new or potential data feeds to determine relevance and usability of data for customer(s)
• Support analytic requests (data query search, visualizations, dashboards, etc.)
• Leverage advanced statistical modeling to uncover hidden patterns and translate them into intuitive, customer-facing visualizations
• Synthesize diverse data streams into coherent data products that help customers visualize their progress and identify new opportunitiesProvide real-time customer support during normal working hours
• Maintain situational awareness of emerging cyber threats for possible action and notification to impacted customer(s)
• Provide documentation on data feeds and deliverables
• Support demonstration requests to showcase various capabilities of the platform
• Additional duties as assigned

Clearance

A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.

Experience

Minimum of nine (9) + years of experience in cybersecurity operations-related fields with a Bachelor's in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field; or 7 years relevant experience with a Master's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience

Required skills

• Experience with the DoW customers, ideally supporting US Cyber Command, DISA or DCDC, or Service Cyber Components
• Presenting analysis to stakeholders of varying data knowledge levels
• Proficient in various query languages (SQL, KQL (Kusto))
• Python experience, and bonus for experience using Jupyter notebooks
• Experience with dashboarding/visualizations (Power BI, Superset)
• Familiarity with cloud providers and environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• Cyber Hunt methodologies and techniques
• SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, Q-Radar, ELK)
• SOARs (e.g., Sentinel, CORTEX, X-SOAR)
• Developing and deploying threat detection signatures
• Collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources. (e.g., CVE, OSINT)
• Recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
• Reading and interpreting signatures (e.g., SNORT, SIGMA, Yara, YAML)
• Network traffic analysis methods (e.g., TCP-DUMP, Wireshark, Zeek)
• Familiar with cyber attack stages (MITRE ATT&CK)and incident response and handling methodologies
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with others. Ability to speak in a public forum
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Support training events either in-person or virtually
• Strong writing skills
• Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time CONUS and OCONUS
• Must be able to work on customer site in Fort Meade, MD 5 days/40 hours a week. Flexibility to adapt to changes is needed in this customer-facing role

Desired skills

• Data+, Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA or other industry recognized Cybersecurity Certification
• DoW SOC experience is a huge plus
• Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures is a plus

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience, is $150,000 - $275,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company-subsidizedMedical Coverage
• 100% Company PaidVision andDental Coverage
• 100% Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership andMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company-Paid Professional Development andTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.