Data Scientist, AWS Security
Amazon · Arlington, VA · Data Science
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Data Scientist based in Arlington, VA. The posting calls out experience with Python, R, SQL, AWS. Compensation is listed at $136,000–$184,000 per year.
- Role
- Data Scientist
- Function
- data engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Department
- Data Science
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersAs a Data Scientist on our team, you will leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to protect our cloud infrastructure from security threats. You'll develop and deploy sophisticated anomaly detection models, predictive algorithms, and real-time analysis systems that identify and automate the mitigation of cyber threats across Amazon's infrastructure. Your expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and big data processing will be crucial in building scalable security solutions. You'll collaborate with software engineers, security engineers, and fellow data scientists to: - Analyze large-scale security data using statistical methods and data mining techniques - Create automated systems for real-time pattern recognition and risk assessment - Build data pipelines and ETL processes to handle massive security datasets - Translate complex analytical findings into actionable security insights We use the full power of AWS technologies, including Amazon SageMaker, EMR, and other ML/AI services to protect every AWS customer from security threats. Experience with Python and a strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning are essential. We're looking for a new teammate who is enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and able to work effectively with a diverse team of peers. We want someone who will help us amplify the positive inclusive team culture…