Cybersecurity Data Scientist (Irving)

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What Youll Be Doing...

As a Principal Cybersecurity Data Scientist at Verizon, you'll be at the forefront of identifying and neutralizing threats using advanced data analytics and anomaly detection. You will collaborate with a team of ML engineers and cybersecurity experts to design, develop, and deploy models that predict, detect, and mitigate sophisticated cyber-attacks, directly contributing to safeguarding our company's information and systems.

• Developing Advanced Threat Detection Models : Design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning models for threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and behavioral anomaly analysis using large-scale security datasets.
• Conducting In-Depth Data Analysis : Perform exploratory data analysis on diverse security data sources (e.g., SIEM logs, network traffic, endpoint data) to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and insights that inform our cybersecurity strategy.
• Collaborating and Integrating Solutions : Work closely with cybersecurity analysts and engineers to integrate ML models into our security framework, including SIEM / SOAR platforms and other detection tools.
• Leading and Mentoring : Lead complex data science projects from conception to deployment, advocating for engineering best practices and mentoring other data scientists and engineers on the team.
• Communicating Actionable Insights : Translate complex data findings and model predictions into clear reports, visualizations, and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Driving Innovation : Research and apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to enhance our security posture and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.

What Were Looking For...

You'll need to have :

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every even better qualification listed above.

Where Youll Be Working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including : medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is : $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.