AI/ML Data Scientist – Fraud Detection & Cybersecurity - Remote

Overview

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dragonfli supports clients in securing mission-critical systems across on-site, hybrid, and fully remote environments.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer to support a large federal agency in strengthening its data security posture. This is a contract-based role that will focus on implementing, maintaining, and enhancing data protection controls across cloud, desktop, email, and enterprise systems.

In Short

• Protect organizational data from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
• Develop and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Administer and support encryption technologies (Cloud, Desktop, Email, File Share).
• Provide guidance, recommendations, and best practices for data security.
• Manage and configure digital certificates and certificate authorities.
• Assist with upgrades, installations, testing, and configuration of data security components.
• Serve as a single point of escalation and remediation for critical data security issues.
• Script and automate tasks using APIs to integrate systems and streamline data exchange.
• Respond rapidly to unplanned incidents, including after-hours support when required.
• Collaborate with IT professionals and end users to design approved security solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of related IT or cybersecurity experience, with a focus on data protection.
• Experience administering and supporting data encryption tools across multiple platforms.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and APIs for automation and system integration.
• Familiarity with SIEM integration and monitoring best practices.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and security frameworks.
• Understanding of cloud service architectures and data protection at rest/in motion.
• Working knowledge of Postgres SQL.
• Located in Eastern Standard Timezone or Central Standard Timezone.

Benefits

• Insurance - health, dental, vision
• PTO & 11 Federal Holidays
• 401(k), employer match