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Junior Cyber Data Scientist [$226k/yr+] TS/SCI

SYSTOLIC

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Job Requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Polygraph None
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI to be considered.

Summary:
• Execute cyber threat hunting and defensive cyber operations utilizing data science and networking expertise.
• Perform operational research, statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and model deployment on Big Data platforms.
• Build custom threat detection signatures and communicate analytical findings using dashboards and visualizations.
• Translate operational requirements into automated platform capabilities and deliver technical training to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Compensation:
• Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 3+ years
• Total Compensation: $226k+ yearly

Job Description:
• Conduct threat hunt operations across enterprise Big Data Platforms and cloud environments.
• Query and analyze large-scale datasets using SQL, KQL, and Python.
• Leverage statistical analysis to uncover patterns and present findings through visualizations and dashboards.
• Analyze network traffic and protocols using packet inspection tools including Wireshark, Zeek, and TCP-DUMP.
• Develop, interpret, and deploy detection signatures utilizing SNORT, SIGMA, Yara, and YAML.
• Support defensive operations using SIEM and SOAR tools such as Splunk, ELK, and Sentinel.
• Categorize attack stages and threats aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Evaluate, ingest, and perform quality assurance checks on diverse cyber defense data feeds.
• Provide technical demonstrations and user training on analytics capabilities.

About SYSTOLIC:

SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com.

To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency
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