Data Scientist at ApTask in Atlanta, GA
- Company: ApTask
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Contract
- Salary: $65-$70/Hr
- Experience: 10+ years
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
Job Description Apply statistical modeling and data science techniques to transaction and TCP L4 telemetry to identify anomalous traffic and behavioral patterns. Build behavioral baselines and anomaly detection models using time-series analysis, clustering, correlation, outlier detection and statist…
Job description
- Job Description
Responsibilities
- Apply statistical modeling and data science techniques to transaction and TCP L4 telemetry to identify anomalous traffic and behavioral patterns.
- Build behavioral baselines and anomaly detection models using time-series analysis, clustering, correlation, outlier detection and statistical thresholds.
- Engineer features from transaction, connection, velocity, retry, batch and historical alert data to improve detection accuracy.
- Develop statistical scoring and classification models to differentiate legitimate, duplicate, retry, anomalous and potential DDoS activity.
- Analyze historical incidents and alerts to optimize detection thresholds and reduce false positives.
- Integrate statistical detection signals into agentic AI investigation workflows for automated correlation, investigation and evidence generation.
- Validate models using historical and simulated traffic scenarios and measure precision, recall, false-positive/false-negative rates and detection latency.
- Monitor model performance, behavioral drift and changes in traffic patterns and continuously tune detection algorithms.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to productionize models and provide explainable, statistically grounded recommendations to human investigators
Requirements
- Work Experience 7-10Years
Skills
Required
- Statistical modeling
- Data science techniques
- Time-series analysis
- Clustering
- Correlation analysis
- Outlier detection
- Statistical thresholds
- Feature engineering
- Classification models
- Anomaly detection
- Model validation
- Precision/recall measurement
Benefits
- Rate Range: $65-$70/Hr
About ApTask
The client is a global provider of digital business transformation, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) outsourcing services that accelerate our clients’ journey to their digital future. The company readily understands its clients' business challenges and uses its domain expertise to deliver innovative applications of technology to address their critical business challenges. It helps clients execute successful end-to-end digital business transformation initiatives. ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.