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# Cyber Machine Learning Engineer, Senior X2

- **Company:** Seneca Resources
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Security Log, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Docker
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://public-rest40.bullhornstaffing.com/rest-services/R0SYP/query/JobBoardPost?where=id=47758&fields=id,title,publishedCategory(id,name),address(city,state),employmentType,dateLastPublished,publicDescription,isOpen,isPublic,isDeleted

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience in cyber threat hunting, security log analysis, and cyber compromise detection, including endpoint and network data
 * Proficiency in training, packaging, and deploying machine learning models using Python, Docker, Kubernetes, or Bash
 * Experience with SIEM technologies such as Splunk or ElasticSearch, and familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and cyber intelligence platforms

 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud), data streaming (Kafka, RedPanda), and ETL/data warehousing
 * Strong understanding of developing solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges
 * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph & Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred

## Description

Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of cyber defense technology. As a Senior Cyber Machine Learning Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in cybersecurity and machine learning to develop innovative solutions that enable real-time threat detection and automated defense for federal, Department of Defense, and commercial clients. Your work will focus on building, training, and deploying production-ready models to identify advanced persistent threats, utilizing open-source tools, cloud resources, and continuous integration best practices. You'll stay ahead of emerging research, applying your curiosity and problem-solving skills to tackle complex, non-standard challenges in cybersecurity. This is your opportunity to contribute to national security while expanding your skills in cutting-edge cyber defense technologies, including machine learning, data analysis, and software development.


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