Security Data Architect

As a Security Data Architect at Halcyon, your main responsibilities will include consuming, cleaning, correlating, and modeling data to enhance our anti-ransomware solutions. You will also be expected to analyze data, generate intelligence that contributes to product effectiveness, and suggest improvements for future data collection and storage. Your analytical capabilities will play a significant role in helping Halcyon protect its customers from ransomware threats.

Candidates for the Security Data Architect role at Halcyon should possess a strong background in SQL and Python, along with experience in data platforms such as Databricks/Spark. Familiarity with AWS cloud services, data warehousing, and creating data visualizations is also important. A nuanced understanding of network threats and endpoint security, along with excellent communication abilities, will set you apart in this challenging role.

Beyond the essential skills in SQL and Python, we prefer candidates with knowledge of Scala, Elastic/OpenSearch, and stream processing tools like Kafka. Additionally, having familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis can be beneficial for the Security Data Architect role at Halcyon, enhancing your ability to contribute to our security solutions.

Halcyon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for Security Data Architects, including full coverage of healthcare premiums for employees and their dependents, a generous 401k plan, flexible PTO, parental leave, and equity offerings. We prioritize your well-being and support a healthy work-life balance to ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally.

While not strictly mandatory, having experience and knowledge related to endpoint security and understanding network threats can greatly enhance your effectiveness as a Security Data Architect at Halcyon. This insight can help inform your data strategies and improve the overall security posture developed for our clients.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of how you've utilized SQL in previous roles. Focus on tasks such as data extraction, transformation, and analysis, and how these efforts contributed to a project's success, particularly in a security context. Mention any relevant databases you have worked with to showcase your technical prowess.

In your response, detail the tools you've employed for data visualization, such as Tableau or Power BI, emphasizing any designs or dashboards you've created that illustrate key findings. Discuss your philosophy on presenting complex data in an easily understandable way to stakeholders, ensuring that your visualizations assist in decision-making processes.

Explain your systematic approach to data cleaning, including the importance of maintaining data quality. Discuss techniques you utilize for identifying and correcting errors, handling missing data, and ensuring consistency. Highlight any tools or scripts you've used to automate these processes.

In your answer, demonstrate your knowledge of data warehousing concepts and their significance in organizing and storing security-related data. Discuss how effective data warehousing can improve data accessibility and reporting, which in turn enhances overall security measures against threats such as ransomware.

Detail your experience with AWS, especially the services you’ve worked with, such as S3, Redshift, or Lambda. Connect this experience to security by discussing how you've ensured compliant configurations, monitoring for security vulnerabilities, and implementing best practices in a cloud environment.

Provide a compelling narrative of a significant data challenge you faced, illustrating the complexity and the stakes involved. Elaborate on the steps you took to overcome the obstacles, the skills you animated, and the ultimate results of your efforts.

In your answer, talk about the resources you follow, such as industry blogs, online courses, or conferences. Highlight any communities you engage with and how they contribute to your understanding of the latest trends and techniques in both data analysis and cybersecurity.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both static and dynamic malware analysis. Emphasize scenarios where each method might be appropriate, showcasing your understanding of how these techniques apply in the context of cybersecurity and threat intelligence.

Describe your process for prioritizing tasks, which may include assessing deadlines, the complexity of tasks, and resource allocation. Share any project management tools you utilize and how they help you stay organized and efficient, while ensuring quality outcomes.

In your response, reflect on Halcyon's mission to combat ransomware and your alignment with their vision. Discuss your admiration for the team’s background and the innovative solutions being developed, as well as your desire to contribute your skills toward making a significant impact in the cybersecurity field.