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Tyto Athene, LLC · 22 hours ago

Data Scientist SME

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Tyto Athene is hiring a Data Scientist Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a newly awarded Cybersecurity and IT Risk Management contract supporting a federal customer. This role is critical to maturing the client’s operational capabilities, focusing on transforming large datasets into actionable insights to detect and respond to threats quickly and effectively.

Information Technology

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Carmen Aikins

Responsibilities

Provide technical and management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments

Collaborate with clients, data stewards, project/program managers, and IT teams to turn data into critical insights for organizational decision-making

Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability

Apply creative and innovative data mining approaches to uncover new patterns and insights from large datasets

Support cybersecurity initiatives using data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to identify and mitigate threats

Provide technical support for Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation (CDM) / Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) phases, including dashboards and visualizations, while communicating complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Validate findings using experimental and iterative approaches and present results clearly to business counterparts

Lead ongoing research to recommend and implement new concepts in operational analytics and organizational performance management

Identify and evaluate data sources to support the SOC data analytics function and implement new data collection methods

Automate data collection and aggregation from sources such as SIEM tools, case management systems, and internal databases

Conduct root-cause analysis of operational issues and provide actionable recommendations

Provide training on interactive, self-service dashboards to senior executives

Develop documentation for analytics work products, data models, and testing/distribution processes

Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced, solutions-oriented team focused on client deliverables

Qualification

Python programmingMS PowerBIData analysis techniquesLean-Agile environmentSQL/NoSQL databasesSix Sigma certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProject managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Experience working in a Lean-Agile environment

Hands-on experience with MS PowerBI

Proficiency in Python programming and open-source libraries

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and insights

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to connect business outcomes with operational and technological considerations

Highly organized with strategic and tactical critical thinking

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience briefing senior leadership

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project)

Active Top Secret clearance required

Preferred

Experience with Linux, IP networks, APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and query tools

Experience managing large transformational, data-driven projects in cybersecurity

Familiarity with SOC metrics and security operations

Experience with Splunk, Spark, Hadoop, or real-time algorithm development

Six Sigma certification and/or operational excellence experience

Familiarity with a range of data analysis techniques: linear regression, random forest, clustering, NLP, supervised/unsupervised learning, graph algorithms, etc