Senior Data Scientist - SOC Analytics & Threat ML

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A security solutions provider is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to enhance its Federal Strategic Cyber group in Washington, DC. This role involves designing machine learning models and integrating analytics into security operations to improve threat detection and response. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and active TS/SCI clearance. A collaborative environment focuses on addressing critical national security challenges through advanced technical solutions and intelligent data management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data science or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Intelligence with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and similar frameworks.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy machine learning models for SOC operations.
• Analyze and integrate security telemetry for threat detection.
• Collaborate with SOC teams for actionable insights.
• Produce technical documentation and performance metrics.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Machine learning

Data pipeline development

Threat detection

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A security solutions provider is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to enhance its Federal Strategic Cyber group in Washington, DC. This role involves designing machine learning models and integrating analytics into security operations to improve threat detection and response. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and active TS/SCI clearance. A collaborative environment focuses on addressing critical national security challenges through advanced technical solutions and intelligent data management.