Cyber Machine Learning Engineer, Senior X2

Location: Arlington, VA | Clearance Requirements: TS SCI w/Poly

About the role

Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of cyber defense technology. As a Senior Cyber Machine Learning Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in cybersecurity and machine learning to develop innovative solutions that enable real-time threat detection and automated defense for federal, Department of Defense, and commercial clients. Your work will focus on building, training, and deploying production-ready models to identify advanced persistent threats, utilizing open-source tools, cloud resources, and continuous integration best practices. You'll stay ahead of emerging research, applying your curiosity and problem-solving skills to tackle complex, non-standard challenges in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy production-ready machine learning models for real-time cyber threat detection and automated defense
• Apply expertise in cybersecurity and machine learning to address advanced persistent threats
• Utilize open-source tools, cloud platforms, and continuous integration best practices
• Solve complex, non-standard cybersecurity challenges using cutting-edge technologies

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in cyber threat hunting, security log analysis, and cyber compromise detection, including endpoint and network data
• Proficiency in training, packaging, and deploying machine learning models using Python, Docker, Kubernetes, or Bash
• Experience with SIEM technologies such as Splunk or ElasticSearch
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and cyber intelligence platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud), data streaming (Kafka, RedPanda), and ETL/data warehousing
• Strong understanding of developing solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay up to $190,000 annually
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Dedicated support and advocacy from Seneca Resources team

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, we provide opportunities that empower professionals to grow their careers while making impactful contributions. We invest in your professional development, recognize your achievements, and connect you with meaningful work across leading organizations nationwide.