Senior Cyber Data Scientist

Responsibilities

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:

• Were seeking a Senior Cyber Data Scientist to lead data integration and operationalization efforts across our cybersecurity programs. As a thought leader in Data Management, youll 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. Youll 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 Youll 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 DoSs data management capabilities.
• Define and drive strategic direction for cyber data management, aligned with broader cybersecurity goals.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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:
  • CISSP
  • Security+
  • Net+
  • A+
  • MCP
  • MCSE
  • CCNA
  • MCSA

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 Overview

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.