The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $119,323.00 - $202,850.00
Employment
full time
Employer job description
From ICF Incorporated's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
ICF is actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Data Mining and Analytics Engineer to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems.
The successful cleared candidate will act as a Senior Data Mining and Analytics Engineer to support a large federal cyber security analytic program. Your work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale.
As the Senior Data Mining and Analytics Engineer, your exceptional skillset will create useful and actionable insight for the customer through the development of analytic solutions (hardware, analytics, tools, techniques, practices, deployment, standards, performance specifications, etc.) for analytic use cases developed during the performance of this project. You will work closely with the Analytics Research team to identify platform enhancements that support the forward-looking analytics under consideration.
The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of a wide variety of systems and networks to include high-volume/high-availability systems. You are focused on results, a self-starter, and have demonstrated success using analytics to drive an understanding, growth, and success of the analysis. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF!
This role is primarily telework-based with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL) or ICF facilities within the Washington, DC metro area (DMV).
What You Will Be Doing:
Perform knowledge elicitation from customer subject matter experts and convert that to build analytic solutions
Design, engineer, and optimize sustainment of large-scale distributed computation platforms and supporting environment (ecosystems) for various stakeholders, business owners, and industry partners
Manage teams of system administrators, prioritize work, identify high-risk critical problems, and dedicate appropriate resources
Oversee the transition of services from third-party vendors to the analytic environment and be responsible for ad hoc and formal end-user training
Identify applicable data to perform analytics and create solutions to acquire, transform, and load or correlate data components to and from the analytic environment
Develop custom data modeling procedures to assist with data mining, modeling, and production
Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques
Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy
Interpret and communicate results to non-technical customers
What You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
Working experience and advanced knowledge of cyber threats, tools, techniques, and processes.
Demonstrated experience in data modeling and working with datasets of all sizes using a variety of data mining and data analysis methods/tools
Active security clearance required as part of client contract requirements
Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US citizenship is required
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
Experience in developing analytic tools, processes, and governance for storing, modeling, capturing, and delivering data to the client’s enterprise
Experience with computational notebook software such as Zeppelin or Jupyter
Experience with the application of visual analytics to computational analytic results
Fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, R, etc.)
Experience with database querying like SQL
Readiness to collaborate with engineering teams, product teams, and customers to develop prototypes and software products
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner or higher desired
CompTIA Security+ or higher cybersecurity certification preferred
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration . Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$119,323.00 - $202,850.00
Virginia Client Office (VA88)
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