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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Oracle (Applications), Quantum Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467758726&tx=TT4643TTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science).
 * 5+ years of machine learning engineering or data science experience.
 * Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification.
 * Proven experience working with complex cloud environments in AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle.
 * Strong written and analytic skills

Preferred Skills:

 * Proficiency in Python, JSON, C++, or Java and containerization (Kubernetes/Docker).
 * Effective communication skills, presenting relevant technical information to government representatives
 * Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must be a U.S. Citizen.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
 * Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers and customers.

## Description

As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team manages a global footprint of 53,000+ nodes across complex cloud environments, generating a rich, high-velocity telemetry stream. You'll have the unique opportunity to engineer features across the entire Cyber Kill Chain, building ML-driven defenses to neutralize APTs. From implementing Zero Trust logic to preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography, you will transform terabytes of raw network data into proactive, automated security intelligence., * Design technical solutions for predictive risk analysis and risk mapping.

 * Develop machine learning algorithms for User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA).
 * Engineer automated workflows to merge disparate data sources.
 * Utilize data-driven insights to model the Cyber Kill Chain, predicting the next moves of Advanced Persistent Threats
 * Design and maintain algorithmic risk-scoring engines that prioritize security alerts
 * Create data models to determine the impact of cyber incidents.