Senior Data Scientist

Key Skills

Algorithms, Apache Hadoop, AWS, AWS Sagemaker, Azure, Data science techniques, Elasticsearch, Git, IT, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, PowerBI, Python Programming, SPARK Programming, Statistics, Tableau

Job Description

As a Senior Data Scientist, your tasks would include the following:

Threat Detection and Analysis:

• Utilize data analysis techniques and tools to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats within complex cybersecurity datasets.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents and breaches to determine their impact and develop strategies for mitigation.
• Collaborate with security teams to understand their needs and design data-driven solutions to address emerging threats.

Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning:

• Develop and implement predictive models using machine learning algorithms to identify and prioritize potential cyber threats.
• Analyze large-scale security data sets to derive insights and build statistical models for anomaly detection, threat prediction, and risk assessment.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in data science and cybersecurity to incorporate cutting-edge techniques into the development of predictive models.

Data Visualization and Reporting:

• Create interactive and visually compelling dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate complex cybersecurity findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Translate technical data analysis into actionable insights, recommendations, and actionable plans for security teams and management.
• Develop and maintain a repository of visualizations and reports to support ongoing monitoring and analysis of cybersecurity threats.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and IT professionals, to ensure the effective implementation and integration of data-driven security solutions.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and insights with team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of data science tools, methodologies, and frameworks specifically tailored to the cybersecurity domain.

What we need from you

As a Senior Data Scientist, you should have the following skills/requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. Relevant industry certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and technologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or matplotlib.
• Familiarity with big data processing frameworks like Hadoop, Spark, or Elasticsearch.
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience working with cybersecurity datasets, network traffic analysis, and security event logs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to evolving cybersecurity challenges.

Company Description

Shell Nederland BV is a platform for international collaboration, with Shell offering direct employment to around ten thousand people in the Netherlands alone, including roughly 2,800 non-Dutch employees from around 80 countries. Diversity is key at Shell Nederland, and our employees reflect the innovation that stems from a diverse workforce. By joining Shell Nederland, you will benefit from an unrivalled industry-leading development programme that will see you tap into a pool of expert knowledge that will help propel your career. Shell Nederland is the holding company of most Shell companies operating in the Netherlands. Shell Nederland also has an advisory and coordinating role in numerous areas.