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Senior Data Scientist with Cyber security- W2 Contract

ZipRecruiter, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Job Description

Overview: The Senior Data Scientist with Cyber Security plays a critical role in our organization, as they are responsible for leveraging advanced data analysis and modeling techniques to enhance our cybersecurity systems and strategies. This role is essential in identifying and mitigating potential security threats through the use of cutting-edge data science methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement machine learning algorithms to detect and prevent cyber threats
  2. Analyze large-scale data sets to identify patterns and trends related to cybersecurity
  3. Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to integrate data-driven insights into security protocols
  4. Conduct in-depth statistical analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks
  5. Design and implement predictive models for proactive threat detection
  6. Utilize big data technologies to process and analyze cybersecurity data
  7. Create and maintain data visualization tools for monitoring and reporting on security metrics
  8. Contribute to the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions through data-driven insights
  9. Stay updated on the latest advancements in data science and cybersecurity to enhance organizational capabilities
  10. Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

  1. Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
  2. 5+ years of experience in data science with a focus on cybersecurity
  3. Proven expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling
  4. Proficiency in programming such as Python and R
  5. Thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
  6. Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  7. Ability to work with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
  8. Strong knowledge of SQL and database management
  9. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  10. Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  11. Certifications in cybersecurity or data science are a plus
  12. Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance related to cybersecurity
  13. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic cybersecurity environment
  14. Experience in the development and deployment of cybersecurity solutions
  15. Ability to work independently and lead data-driven cybersecurity initiatives
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