Data Scientist/Data Analytics

Introduction

Elluminates Software is a hybrid software and consulting company. We focus on designing, building and running Software Infrastructure and our mission is to have a positive impact on society through the use of technology. We offer Products and Professional Services that solve real world problems at scale for our customers. Our Professional Services have successfully supported Federal Agencies, State and Local Governments and commercial enterprises for nearly 20 years.

Problems we solve
 

Cloud

The Cloud Engineering practice consists of experts in Cloud modernization and transformation. This includes the "Lift and Shift" of your Apps, re-factoring, re-purchasing, Hybrid Apps, and retiring and replacing applications and systems.

Data Center

The Data Center practice has experts for On Premise solutions that run your organization. These encompass solutions that require the utmost security, confidentiality and strategic cost savings.

Software

The Software practice provides design and engineering of Software Applications, Automation and Software Infrastructure technologies for Cloud and On Premise.

Cyber

The Cyber Engineering practice develops a layered approach to IT security and deploys Cyber Automation capabilities.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualified candidate will become part of Peraton’s Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes. Peraton’s DSCM program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DoS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Those supporting Peraton’s DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.

The Data Scientist/Data Analytics role will be located in Rosslyn, VA. This role supports the Cyber Threat and Analysis Division (CTAD).

Position Description:

• Create, maintain, and refine data models and algorithms used across the Directorate.

• Improve visibility and focus of large data sets to improve anomaly detection.

• Identify new security monitoring use cases based on available data.

• Implement and support user and threat behavior analytics.

• Create cyber threat intelligence conclusions by using data science and analysis (e.g. outlier detection, gap analysis, normalization, machine learning, automated models, natural language processing, etc.) techniques.

Required Qualifications

Basic Qualifications- To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 year experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Active Top Secret security clearance is required.

• Possess CND, CySA , GSEC, Security CE, CEH, CISSP, CASP or similar certification.

• Demonstrated experience providing analytics solutions to detect anomalous activity.

• Proven working experience as a data scientist or analyst.

• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.

• Experience writing scripts using Python or similar languages.

Years of Experience and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 year experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Top Secret security clearance

Location: Rosslyn, VA

Shift: Normal Business Hours

Type of Travel: Local