• Application Deadline: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Data Scientist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI 
  

Job Purpose

• Responsible for using expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and data-driven insights to strengthen our cybersecurity efforts, identify vulnerabilities, and develop proactive strategies to protect sensitive data and systems.


• Responsible for enhancing our threat detection, incident response, and security operations

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources, including logs, network traffic, and security events.


• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and anomalies.


• Develop and implement machine learning models for anomaly detection, threat prediction, and user behavior analysis.


• Fine-tune models to improve accuracy and minimize false positives/negatives.


• Stay current with the latest machine learning techniques and apply them to enhance cybersecurity measures.


• Create interactive data visualizations and dashboards to present insights and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Collaborate with the incident response team to develop and improve real-time threat detection mechanisms.


• Implement and refine algorithms to identify potential security breaches and suspicious activities.


• Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.


• Conduct research and analysis to proactively identify potential risks.


• Develop predictive models to assess the likelihood and impact of future security incidents.


• Assist in designing proactive cybersecurity strategies based on predictive insights.


• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and best practices in handling sensitive information.


• Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, including security analysts, incident responders, and network administrators.


• Prepare and deliver regular reports on the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures, detection accuracy, and emerging threats.