Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of experience (or advanced degree in lieu of experience)
3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience
3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation
Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python and SQL
Responsibilities
Utilize statistics and machine learning to provide valuable insights for intelligence questions
Apply machine learning techniques to optimize data models and identify patterns
Evaluate and implement statistical models in production with the help of software developers
Curate and integrate data from various sources for analytics purposes
Collaborate with Data Scientists to ensure model performance and data accuracy
Communicate analytic results effectively to stakeholders and decision makers
Document all processes and models as part of a configuration management plan
Benefits
Challenging work with significant impact on intelligence analysis
Opportunity to develop and refine cutting-edge machine learning techniques
Supportive work environment encouraging collaboration with data scientists and analysts
Access to the latest tools and technologies in data science
Commitment to continuous education and adaptation in the field
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing:
Perform/utilize statistics, machine learning, and analytic approaches to answer key intelligence questions, producing results and re-usable products that provide real value to Intelligence Analysts.
Apply machine learning techniques to identify and transform data features, find hidden patterns and trends, build and optimize classifiers, create automated anomaly detection systems, and automate steps of a process.
Evaluate statistical models to determine the validity of analyses, implement evaluated models into production by collaborating with software developers, periodically re-evaluate and refine machine learning models being used in production.
Curate and collect data from a variety of traditional and non-traditional sources: extract data from sources, transform and integrate data in line with existing data, and load data into data stores for access by others.
Collaborate with Data Scientists to develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
Work with analysts to interpret analytic results and refine analysis as needed.
Effectively communicate results and ideas to key decision makers, analysts and other stakeholders and shall provide information as appropriate.
Perform documentation of all processes, models and activities by developing, documenting, and implementing a configuration management plan for data sets.
Research latest data science tradecraft and technology.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Active TS SCI with polygraph required for consideration
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience
Three or more years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience
Three or more years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience
Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets
Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco CCNA, STIGs IAVA, Big Data Platform (BDP)
Strong background and skills in Linux Ubuntu CentOS RHEL, Windows, and virtual environments
A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution
