HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE

Teramind is a hybrid, global workforce building the next-generation Insider Risk Management and User Behavior Analytics platform.
Join our team of innovators who are redefining insider risk management through cutting-edge technology.
More than organizations across the globe have used Teramind to mitigate insider threats and protect their sensitive company data with the most robust, enterprise-grade software on the market.
As a global team, Teramind embraces an inclusive and flexible work environment and team culture.
We win together, learn from each other, and respect each other while delivering best-in-class security solutions.
About the role As the Head of Data Science at Teramind, you will lead our data science initiatives to drive innovations in our product offerings and enhance our analytics capabilities.
You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for the data science team, including developing advanced analytical frameworks and machine learning models to uncover insights that inform key business decisions.
Your leadership will guide a team of talented data scientists and analysts as they tackle complex challenges in insider risk and behavioral analytics.
You'll drive the analytical approach for identifying unusual user behaviors and potential security threats.
Responsibilities Lead and manage a high-performing data science team in developing behavioral analytics models, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Define and execute the data science strategy in alignment with business objectives, ensuring robust analytical methodologies.
Oversee the design and implementation of machine learning models and frameworks to solve pertinent business challenges.
Establish methodologies for baselining normal user behavior Develop risk scoring mechanisms for potential security threats Collaborate with security experts to translate threat patterns into detection models Monitor and assess industry trends and advancements in data science and machine learning, leveraging new technologies and methodologies.
Guide the team in conducting exploratory data analysis, performance tuning of algorithms, and ensuring the accuracy of predictions.
Establish key performance indicators and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of data science initiatives.
8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong expertise in machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
Hands-on experience with data science tools and frameworks, including Python, familiarity with ML frameworks Expertise in anomaly detection, time series analysis, and behavioral modeling Experience applying machine learning to security challenges preferred Proven track record in deploying data-driven solutions that have contributed to business growth.
Excellent communication skills for effectively presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by a strategic mindset.
Master’s or Ph.
.
in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
This is a remote job.
Work from anywhere! We're a global, distributed team looking for the finest talent.
We've been thriving as a fully-remote team since .
To us, remote work means flexibility and having truly diverse, global teams.
At Teramind, we're a collaborative, forward-thinking team where new ideas come to life, experience is valued and talent is incubated.
Competitive salary with a focus on a global market Bonus for performance Career-growth opportunities Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities About our recruitment process We don’t expect a perfect fit for every requirement we’ve outlined.
If you can see yourself contributing to the team, we want to hear your story.
You can expect up to 3 interviews.
In some scenarios, we’re able to streamline the process to have minimal rounds.
Director-level roles and above should expect a more thorough process, with multiple rounds of interviews.
All roles require reference and background checks Teramind is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.