Data Engineer

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we areseekinga highly motivated and technically capable dataengineerto help drive the future of our cybersecurity analytics platform, sight. This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, big data analytics, visualization, and platform innovation. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering teams, smes, and platform leadership to transform complex datasets into scalable analytics models, actionable insights, and meaningful visual narratives, while also helping mentor and guide junior team members across analytics initiatives.

this individual will play a key role in shaping how data is modeled, analyzed, and presented across the platform. Responsibilities include building efficient and scalable analytics solutions within azure data explorer, developing advanced reporting and visualization strategies within microsoft power bi, and helping pioneer new analytics capabilities that enhance the sight ecosystem.

the ideal candidate is both analytical and creative, capable of understanding large-scale datasets while translating technical findings into intuitive metrics, dashboards, and stories that drive operational and executive decision-making. This role requires someone who can think strategically about data, identify opportunities for innovation, help guide analytics best practices, and contribute to the growth and development of junior team members within the organization.

reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• design, develop, and optimize scalable analytics solutions for large and complex datasets using azure data explorer, kusto query language (kql), and related analytics technologies
• collaborate with engineers, smes, and business stakeholders to model, normalize, and analyze data for reporting, operational analytics, and product-driven insights
• build and maintain performant kql queries, analytical workflows, data models, and reporting structures that support scalable analytics and visualization initiatives
• design and develop interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations within microsoft power bi that effectively communicate trends, operational health, risk, and business value to both technical and non-technical audiences
• translate raw data and operational telemetry into actionable insights, meaningful metrics, and compelling data stories that support strategic and operational decision-making
• apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and analytical techniques to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and opportunities within large datasets
• ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency through validation, reconciliation, and analytical best practices across reporting and visualization workflows
• help define and implement best practices for analytics architecture, schema design, data modeling, query optimization, and scalable reporting solutions
• research, prototype, and introduce innovative analytics methodologies, visualization concepts, and data-driven product capabilities
• create and maintain documentation for data definitions, business logic, metrics, reporting methodologies, and analytics workflows
• partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teams to support long‑term analytics strategy and platform innovation

not applicable.

this job operates in a professional office environment or remotely as needed/required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

This is largely sedentary role.

candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and email careersith any questions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of this role.