Hybrid Cyber Threat Data Scientist — Spark & Python

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum 3 weeks PTO

Company-sponsored group medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a hybrid Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 to unite large-scale data analytics with cyber threat and network analysis. The role demands strong Python and Spark experience and familiarity with large datasets, plus a solid background in network and protocol analysis. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.

135k–185k USD per year, Ft. Meade, MD, exempt status. 11 holidays and generous PTO are included.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s with 8 years, Associate’s with 10 years in-depth relevant experience.
• Experience using Spark and large-scale datasets.
• Strong network-analysis background.
• Strong protocol-analysis experience.
• Ability to work effectively with specialized customer tools.

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

Spark

Data analytics

Network analysis

Protocol analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

Apache Spark

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a hybrid Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3 to unite large-scale data analytics with cyber threat and network analysis. The role demands strong Python and Spark experience and familiarity with large datasets, plus a solid background in network and protocol analysis. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.

135k–185k USD per year, Ft. Meade, MD, exempt status. 11 holidays and generous PTO are included.