Data Scientist/Analyst

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Data Scientist/Analyst applying cyber operations, statistical modeling, and visualization to HII’s big-data defense platforms. Supporting customer threat hunting and training onsite in Fort Meade.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $144,501 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Security Operations, including threat hunting, data analysis, and customer engagement. Proficient in SQL, KQL, and various visualization tools to synthesize and present complex data insights effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security ClearanceProficiency in SQL and KQLExperience with SIEMs such as Splunk or Q-RadarKnowledge of Cyber Hunt MethodologiesExperience with Power BI or Superset

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Hard Skills

Threat HuntingData AnalysisStatistical ModelingData VisualizationCyber Security OperationsNetwork Traffic AnalysisThreat Detection SignaturesData QueriesQuality Assurance ChecksData Enrichment

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailPublic SpeakingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BISupersetSplunkQ-RadarELKAzureAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformTCP-DUMPWireshark

Certifications & Qualifications

Data+Security+CySA+GCIHGNFAGCFA

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityBig Data PlatformsDoW CustomersMITRE ATT&CKIncident ResponseVulnerability AssessmentOSINTIDS/IPS ToolsSOARsCVE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSplunkSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion the Threat Awareness Sharing Capability (TASC) suite of applications
Conduct threat hunt operations on assigned Big Data Platforms
Present threat hunt findings through live, interactive sessions in person or remotely
Assist customers with threat hunting operations
Define customer requirements and operational gaps
Advise customers on data enrichment and platform functions
Perform quality assurance checks on platform data
Evaluate new or potential data feeds for relevance and usability
Support analytic requests, including data queries, visualizations, and dashboards
Use advanced statistical modeling to uncover patterns and create customer-facing visualizations
Synthesize diverse data streams into coherent data products
Provide real-time customer support during normal working hours
Monitor emerging cyber threats for potential action and customer notification
Document data feeds and deliverables
Support platform capability demonstrations
Support training events in person or virtually
Travel up to 40% CONUS and OCONUS

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance required
U.S. Citizenship required
Minimum 9+ years of cyber security operations-related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field; or 7 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree; or high school diploma/equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience
Experience with DoW customers, ideally US Cyber Command, DISA, DCDC, or Service Cyber Components
Ability to present analysis to stakeholders with varying levels of data knowledge
Proficiency in SQL and KQL (Kusto)
Python experience; Jupyter notebooks a bonus
Experience with Power BI or Superset dashboarding/visualizations
Familiarity with Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge of cyber hunt methodologies and techniques
Experience with SIEMs such as Splunk, Q-Radar, or ELK
Experience with SOARs such as Sentinel, CORTEX, or X-SOAR
Ability to develop and deploy threat detection signatures
Experience collecting data from cyber defense resources such as CVE and OSINT
Ability to recognize and categorize vulnerabilities and associated attacks
Ability to read and interpret SNORT, SIGMA, Yara, and YAML signatures
Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods and tools including TCP-DUMP, Wireshark, and Zeek
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK cyber attack stages and incident response/handling methodologies
Knowledge of IDS/IPS tools and applications
Ability to speak in a public forum
Strong writing, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to adapt to changes in a customer-facing role
Must be able to travel up to 40% CONUS and OCONUS
Must work on the customer site in Fort Meade, MD, 5 days/40 hours per week
Preferred: Data+, Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA, or other recognized cybersecurity certification
DoW SOC experience preferred
Big Data Platform or Data Lake architecture familiarity preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans
10% 401k benefit
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
Education/training allowances
Additional non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be included