Description ICF International seeks an experienced and cleared Senior Databricks Engineer with cyber security experience to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. The Senior Databricks Engineer will support a large federal cyber security analytic program. Your work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale. As the Senior Databricks Engineer, you will work with our customers, program subject matter experts, and researchers to evolve, automate, and enhance cybersecurity capabilities. Additionally, you will provide support to a variety of teams and apply data engineering and visualization expertise (most often in the form of dashboards) to their raw data or analytic results. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF. This role is primarily telework-based with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL) or ICF facilities within the National Capital Region (Washington, DC Metro area). What You Will Be Doing: Perform knowledge elicitation from customer subject matter experts and convert that to build analytic solutions
Design, engineer, and optimize sustainment of large-scale distributed computation platforms and supporting environment (ecosystems) for various stakeholders, business owners, and industry partners
Work closely with cyber personnel to understand manual analytic processes that are used to assist in the automation of those processes
Advise on data preparation, implementation of techniques, visualizations, and employment of analytics developed by ICF and customer partners
Assess requirements, interpret data, perform data cleaning and enrichment, create insights, and provide an initial visual design and intent for usability
Create visual analytics and dashboards in support of automated analytic capability sets (e.g., signature, behavioral, heuristic, anomalous, unsupervised-learning, predictive, and emerging)
Support the design, development, and deployment of visual analytics adhering to the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline
Post-deployment support of continuous analysis through the full lifecycle of the capabilities What You Must Have: Active high-level security clearance required as part of client contract requirements
US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements
Bachelor's degree with 12+ or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in IT, Cyber, or related field
Demonstrated practical hands-on experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
Strong understanding of the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) and DevSecOps
Experience in developing analytic tools, processes, and governance for storing, modeling, capturing, and delivering data to the client's enterprise
Practical working experience and advanced knowledge of cyber threats, tools, techniques, and processes
Strong experience in data modeling and working with datasets of all sizes using a variety of data mining and data analysis methods/tools Preferred Qualifications: Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience within some or all of these capability areas: Intrusion Detection, Analytics, Information Sharing, Intrusion Prevention, Core Infrastructure
Experience with additional Business Intelligence tools and other visualization software
Fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, R, etc.)
Experience with database querying like SQL
Experience producing visual analytics and dashboards for a variety of user roles
Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems security
Knowledge of computer programming and scripting languages
Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
CompTIA Security+ or higher certification level preferred
Databricks Intelligence Platform certification Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplacediscriminationrigh t s or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$107,936.00 - $183,491.00 Virginia Remote Office (VA99)
Date Posted: 10 June 2025
Apply for this Job