Security Data Scientist - Senior/Lead

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryProducts and TechnologyJob DetailsThe Security Data Science team at Salesforce invents, builds and scales new ways to secure Salesforce enterprise and Salesforce platforms and products across multiple public cloud substrates. We use big data and machine learning to advance analytics and threat detection techniques of many forms. We own our solutions, from inception, through proof-of-concept, production-ready models, tuning and efficacy monitoring. We are a growing, highly transparent, and highly agile team where experimentation, teamwork, and spirited discussions are the norm.We are looking for a Security Data Scientist expert! A Senior or Lead Data Scientist who has Security experience, is driven and creative would be a welcome addition to our team! As a member of this team, you’ll research, formulate, build and test new techniques in advanced threat detection and analytics. You’ll partner with security experts to understand evolving advanced threats and threat actors. You’ll help develop statistical models and big data applications to identify anomalous or malicious behavior through mining vast sources of internal and external data. You’ll play a key role in championing your research and the larger teams’ with executive partners. You’ll provide periodic efficacy measurement, analysis, and reporting for deployed techniques.  About youYou collaborate effectively across various security teams and software engineers to champion proven detection techniques and detection efficacy.  You’re intensely curious about data and highly adept in analyzing large volumes of data, then teasing out valuable signals therein. You’re able to seamlessly merge difficulty in statistics with awareness of their application to security problems.  You thrive in researching, experimenting with, applying, and proving out new techniques in machine learning and data mining. You maintain a healthy curiosity and investment in staying ahead of emerging techniques.  Required SkillsPhD or Masters and 3+ years experience in Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative fieldExperience in applying big-data techniques to security, specifically in anomaly detection, pattern recognition, behavior-based analysis, and correlation. Knowledge with computer systems, network technologies, cloud computing architecture and services (AWS, GCP or Azure)Experience formulating and executing applied-research projects, driving effective business outcome.Facility with big data analytics tools and distributed systems, Apache Spark, Flink, or Kafka  Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java or ScalaExcellent communication skillsDesired QualificationsFamiliarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or CIS.Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH)Experience working with threat intelligence teams or government agenciesAccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at Salesforce and explore our benefits.Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Salesforce, Inc. or Salesforce.org.Salesforce welcomes all.