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Data Scientist III

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Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Overview

Job Description

SOSi is seeking a Data Scientist III to support cybersecurity data science and enrichment activities in alignment with our customer. This role is responsible for applying data science, machine learning, and data engineering techniques to enhance enterprise security monitoring, detection, threat hunting, user and entity behavior analytics, and data correlation services supporting cyber defense operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply data science, machine learning, and analytical models to support cyber defense operations

Support security monitoring, threat detection, threat hunting, and User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) through data enrichment and modeling

Examine and correlate data from multiple disparate sources to generate insights into threats affecting the enterprise

Define input/output requirements, data workflows, and completion criteria for products, data, and deliverables supporting other teams

Support development and integration of data engineering pipelines, automation workflows, and analytical outputs

Apply programming and data analysis techniques using Python, JSON, C , Java, R, or Scala

Support deployment and operation of solutions using Kubernetes and Docker

Support integration of cyber data models with SIEM and SOAR platforms

Apply MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND concepts to support cyber analytical use cases

Qualifications

Experience:

  • Five (5) or more years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, data engineering, or software development
  • Experience applying machine learning methods to complex data problems
  • Experience supporting cyber data models and analytical workflows
  • Experience integrating or supporting SIEM and SOAR technologies
  • Experience using Kubernetes and Docker
  • Experience with programming languages including Python, JSON, C , Java, R, or Scala
  • Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND concepts in cybersecurity contexts

Clearance/Suitability:

  • Must possess a current US Government Secret Security Clearance

Education:

  • Master's or PhD in a quantitative field, or equivalent experience

Certifications:

  • Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)

Additional Information

Work Environment

  • Normal office conditions with potential to perform duties in deployed locations.
  • Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700.
  • May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

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