Remote Principal Data Security Scientist

Description:

• Aquia Inc. is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.
• The company was founded by Veterans and has been recognized for its contributions to digital security and efficiency.
• The Principal Data Security Scientist role focuses on proactive cyber threat hunting rather than responding to existing alerts.
• Responsibilities include analyzing unfiltered log data to identify anomalies and suspicious patterns, developing custom SPL-based searches, and applying frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• The role involves converting threat hunt findings into detection logic, managing data models, and collaborating with the SOC to refine alert thresholds.
• Leadership responsibilities include mentoring a team of data engineers and cyber analysts, ensuring documentation meets mission standards, and aligning hunt priorities with mission goals.
• The position requires delivering insights and recommendations through clear communication.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity analytics, data science, or detection engineering, including supervisory/team leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Splunk and SPL is required, along with knowledge of Enterprise Security, CIM models, and threat hunting techniques.
• A proven track record of discovering unknown or low-signal cyber threats through log analysis is essential.
• Experience supporting or collaborating with Security Operations Centers (SOCs), incident response, and threat intelligence teams is necessary.
• Deep familiarity with log sources across endpoints, authentication, cloud services, and infrastructure is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for stakeholder briefings, work scoping, and team mentorship.

Benefits:

• The position offers premium health care plans with 90% employer-paid coverage.
• Employees can participate in an employee stock plan.
• The company provides a 100% 401k match up to the IRS annual maximum.
• A generous PTO package is included.
• There is a personal training and development budget available for employees.