Cyber Data Scientist - Analytic Solutions Group

Program Description:

The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contract's Core Capabilities are as follows: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Position Description: 

The Cyber Data Science Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large cybersecurity data sets
• Develop data-driven solutions
• Analyze data sets found in the customer's vulnerability scanning, authorization, and configuration management tools
• Import and transform data into usable sets for analysis tools used by the customer (e.g., Tableau)
• Provide analysis and graphical presentations of collected metrics for IA compliance status reporting
• Support legacy visualization and situational awareness tools based on Microsoft Excel
• Collaborate with the Heat Map team to investigate options to simplify and automate the current Heat Map
• Collaborate with RMG teams to develop means to integrate, automate, and provide dynamic visualization capabilities for risk management efforts

Requirements

Required:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Able to support customer’s core hours (0900-1500; Mon – Fri)
• DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM
• Deep understanding of statistics and analysis
• Skilled in artificial intelligence and machine learning (e.g., SageMaker)
• Ability to code in multiple languages, including Python
• Knowledge of databases, data structures, and data architectures
• Excellent communications skills – both verbal and non-verbal
• Office Automation Skills – MS Office, MS Project, Visio
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Infogram, Chartbloks)
• Experience with data transformation (structured data format/schema transformation) using common programming tools (e.g., Python, JSON, etc.)
• Experience applying statistical analysis to large data sets

Desired:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification (i.e., CISSP or CASP)
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Familiarity with customer's IA processes
• Experience with ServiceNow and Splunk
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain
• Familiarity with the RMF process
• Experience with Relational Database Management System (RDMS)
• Experience with Apache Hadoop and the Hadoop Distributed File System
• Experience with Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR) and SageMaker
• Experience with Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• TS/SCI w/CI Poly Required
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Federal Employment Suitability
• E-Verify Eligibility Required*

ASG is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)

*ASG participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account