Senior Cyber Data Scientist

Peraton is currently hiring for a: Senior Cyber Data Scientist to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs.

Location: Rosslyn, VA & Beltsville, MD

Schedule: Hybrid (On-site & Remote)

Position Overview:

We're seeking a Senior Cyber Data Scientist to lead data integration and operationalization efforts across our cybersecurity programs. As a thought leader in Data Management, you'll play a critical role in developing predictive models, detection algorithms, and automated alerting systems.
• Your work will span collaboration with Security Operations Center engineers, threat hunters, and AI/ML teams to enhance detection accuracy, reduce false positives, and anticipate emerging threats. You'll also be a partner with data teams to implement best practices in data governance and strategy.
• This leadership role demands initiative, strong communication, and independent guidance.

What You'll Do:

• Extract actionable intelligence from raw cyber data using advanced analytics and modeling.
• Generate insights to inform threat detection and response.
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies to enhance DoS's data management capabilities.
• Define and drive strategic direction for cyber data management, aligned with broader cybersecurity goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience defining enterprise data strategy.
• Proven success working with cross-functional teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.
• Must hold (or obtain prior to start) one of the following certifications:
  • CCNA-Security
  • CND
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • Security+ CE
  • SSCP

Desired Skills:

• Data Science & Advanced Analytics.
• AI/ML Techniques.
• Statistical Modeling.
• Python / R Programming.
• Big Data Platforms:
  • Databricks
  • Azure Data Lake
  • Splunk ML Toolkit

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.