Data Analytics Researcher

Key Skills

Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Data extraction, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Statistics

Job Description

BAE Systems provides comprehensive cybersecurity professional services such as threat analysis, penetration testing, SOC design & deployment, and risk reduction. We are looking for an experienced Program Manager for the Washington, D.C. area to lead an innovative cybersecurity contract involving data analytics including machine learning, malware analysis, and the development of mitigation solutions.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, collaboration and a shared ambition to improve the national security posture. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect of our country's IT infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced senior Cybersecurity Analytics Researcher that will be responsible for leading the research of analytic theory and emerging capabilities to support varied use cases associated with discovering clandestine advanced threat actor activities. The researcher will participate in ongoing research and evaluation of new technologies, perform research and development of experimental analytics based on original research as well as from working with 3rd parties (e.g., academic, military, commercial). The researcher will work closely with the analytic platform team to translate and install analytics for testing/deployment. They will have a hybrid work location including remote as well onsite at the government’s Arlington, VA location.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BS degree with an advanced degree in a cybersecurity or technically related field (including mathematics and data analytics)

15+ years in highly related work, advanced knowledge of cyber threats, tools, techniques, and processes. This includes:

• Developing, transforming, and modeling data to improve decision making.
• Data extraction and manipulation of data sets. Creating workflows and predictive models for end-users using system tools.
• Conducting statistical analysis on data to ensure correct predictive forecasting.

U.S. Citizenship required, a current Top Secret security clearance, and the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification desired

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $136620 - $232210

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.