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Job description
AnaVation is hiring a Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer — a full-time, based in Reston, VA role. Apply directly on AnaVation's careers page below.
Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer
Team: Intelligence & Military Solutions
Location: Reston, VA
Commitment: Full Time
Workplace Type: onsite
Description of Task to be Performed:
The Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer will build and scale our next-generation security data pipelines. You will design real-time streaming architectures, normalize critical security schemas, and optimize our cloud data lakehouse to empower security operations and threat hunting.
Core Responsibilities:
- Stream Processing: Build and manage high-throughput telemetry routing and stream processing systems.
- Log Management: Implement real-time log parsing, filtering, and enrichment pipelines.
- Schema Normalization: Standardize disparate security logs using open frameworks like OCSF and ECS.
- Data Architecture: Design and optimize cloud data lakehouses, focusing on Parquet and object storage architectures.
- AI Integration: Leverage frontier large language models to accelerate data pipeline development, log parser generation, and query optimization.
Primary Languages & Technical Stack
- SQL, KQL, and Python (at least one required)
Required Qualifications:
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
- Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area.
- Certifications: Active certifications for both IAT Level II (e.g. CompTIA Security+) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Infrastructure Support (e.g. CompTIA Cloud+) by program onboarding date.
- The following individual certifications cover both certification requirements for this program: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CySA+; EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND); GlAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GICSP; (ISC)2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SCCP).
- Hands-on experience and knowledge with the following:
- Proven experience with stream processing, telemetry routing, and real-time log enrichment.
- Hands-on experience with schema normalization frameworks such as OCSF or ECS.
- Deep understanding of cloud data lakehouse design and Parquet/object storage optimization.
- Frontier LLMs: Familiarity with AI coding tools and LLMs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with AI coding tools and LLMs: (ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Claude Code, Codex)
- Multiple scripting and development languages
- Deep understanding of data normalization into SIEM/Data Lake
- Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
- 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
- 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
- Competitive Pay
- Generous paid leave and holiday package
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- Life and AD&D Insurance
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer at AnaVation?
The required skills for Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer at AnaVation include: SQL, Python, ECS, LLM, CompTIA Security+.
What is the seniority level for Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer at AnaVation?
Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer at AnaVation is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer at AnaVation?
You can view the full description and apply for Cyber Data & Telemetry Engineer at AnaVation on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/anavation-cyber-data-telemetry-engineer-vpd8d.