Staff Data Engineer, Cybersecurity

Iceberg Cyber Security
London, England
22 months ago
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My client approaches security as a big data problem—do you share this ethos?

The role of data engineering in supporting cybersecurity functions has become significantly more critical. My client seeks a Staff Data Engineer with a deep understanding of data pipelines and architecture, adept at handling various customer requirements and limitations, ensuring effective data querying. The candidate should also be capable of building the necessary infrastructure and backend data pipelines to enhance security operations, detection, and response capabilities.

Key Qualifications:

Technical Skills:Expertise in Apache Spark, Databricks, and general ETL processes.Programming:Proficiency in Python or Scala.Data Architecture:Experience in building and optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in personalization teams is advantageous but not essential.

Cybersecurity Experience:

While prior security experience is not mandatory, it is a plus. The client is prepared to train technically strong data engineers in cybersecurity.

Position Details:

Location:Fully remote from any U.S. stateSalary:$450k-$600k Total CompensationVisa Sponsorship:Not available for this role

If you possess the technical qualifications and are ready to tackle complex data challenges in a cybersecurity context, we encourage you to apply.

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