Data Scientist

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a Cyber Operational Risk Analyst / Data Engineer to join our Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis (MA/ORSA) team in support of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC). In this role, support DCDC with operations research analysis to identify and recommend cyber terrain/activities which may impact the successful execution of DoD missions. Conduct quantitative analysis to the military decision-making processes by developing and applying probability models, statistical inference, simulations, optimization, and economics models.

Requirements

2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
Data scientist
Experience with cloud-based data warehousing, specifically for the use of the Big Data Platform (BDP)
Experience writing data parsers for BDP
Experience with Kafka and Apachi NiFi
Expertise in cloud native data storage services and data warehousing methods
Familiarity with SQL and noSQL data storage methods
Understanding of aspects of Defensive Cyberspace Operations
Able to work independently and part of a team
Able to support shifts (24/7 operations)
U.S Citizenship Required
Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to obtain SCI

Responsibilities

Analyze trend reports
Perform data collection and analysis, producing studies on cyber terrain types and capabilities to support decision-making
Manage and support the weekly execution of a Cyber Operational Analysis Working Group
Lead and define operational risk assessments and analyses by cyber-terrain segments
Coordinate with DODIN AOs, sector commanders/directors, and other stakeholders to identify and understand the customer’s cyber relevant risk, strategies, tolerance, and other factors
Incorporate risk assessments, options and issues, and results from wargaming/analyses in collaboration with DoD stakeholders
Capture collaboration results with stakeholders in an assessment report (monthly)