Data Scientist
BitSight
Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Bitsight to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss.
Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis.
- We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011
- Over 3000 customers trust Bitsight
- Over 750 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote
At the exciting intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data, and Security, we are looking to add a Data Scientist specializing in the AI/ML space. You will have the opportunity to apply your mathematical, scientific research and coding skills to the cutting edge of cybersecurity technology. By working closely with other research team members, you’ll leverage large-scale, rich security data to improve ML/AI models, automate workflows, and strengthen Bitsight’s cyber risk platform.
Responsibilities:
Applies ML/AI techniques under guidance to support product development such as asset management, entity resolution, and cyber risk assessment in security datasets.
Assists in preparing, cleansing, and analyzing large-scale security data to uncover patterns, risks, and opportunities for automation.
Prototypes and tests ML/AI models under guidance, applying appropriate techniques for the problem at hand.
Demonstrates progressively increased understanding of BitSight’s security data stack.
Documents findings, maintains reproducible workflows, and shares progress with teammates to support ongoing research and product development.
Requirements
Bachelor degree required in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research or other quantitative field.
Programming skills in Python and SQL.
Familiarity with big data frameworks such as Spark/Hadoop.
Ability to read, learn, and apply ML and AI tools for solving business problems.
Exposure to working with structured and unstructured data, including text and graphical data.
Preferred Skills
Interest in cybersecurity and applying ML/AI to real-world risk and security problems.
Exposure to cloud services like AWS and GCP
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
Belonging & Inclusion. Bitsight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
Culture. We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.
Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.
Bitsight also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email recruiting@bitsight.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Additional Information for United States of America Applicants:
Bitsight is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Bitsight will not discharge, discipline or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.
Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with applicable law.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.