Job Description:Parsons is looking for a talented
Senior Data Scientist to join our growing team!
In this role you will support key activities in defense of emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain. You will work directly with our software engineering and threat analyst teams to model complex data in an environment comprised of many databases and varying technology stacks. You will support key activities in defense of emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain and work as part of a team that develops and tailors capabilities with the common goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems.
What You'll Be Doing
:- Develop statistical, and graph-based algorithms to analyze and make sense of data sets.
- Clean and structure disparate data received from a globally dispersed customer base.
- Provide insight into dataset structures and produce data visualizations that are consumable by both technical an non-technical audiences.
- Translate mission customer qualitative analysis process and goals into quantitative formulations that are coded into software prototypes.
- Develop and implement statistical, and machine learning techniques to create descriptive and predictive analytics.
- Evaluate and validate the performance of analytics using standard techniques and metrics and oversee development of individual analytic development efforts guiding them toward solutions that can scale to large datasets.
- Work in close partnership with subject matter experts, software engineers, and cloud developers to guide the formulation of analytics to production.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
:- Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
- At least 10 years of experience and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree may be substituted for some experience.
- 7+ years' experience in two or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software (R, Python, SAS, MATLAB).
- Experience with Windows server management and Power BI Report Service.
- Proficiency with Python/Jupyter Notebooks, SQL and relational databases, ElasticSearch/Kibana/OpenSearch. Experience with Java is also a plus.
- Background working with analyst teams including conducting data analysis and creating data visualizations. Experience with graph analytics, data pipelines, and IP-based network data is a plus, but not required.
- Experience working within a cybersecurity mission environment using tools and capabilities to generate threat intelligence. This includes working with cybersecurity analyst teams to perform data analysis and a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, or a Computer Science degree.
Security Clearance Requirement:An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
