Data Scientist

Required Qualifications: • 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 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). Location: Fort Meade, Maryland. 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. Duties include: • 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)