Entry Level Data Scientist Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Security Analyst III - (Data at Rest Encryption) is responsible for supporting enterprise data protection technologies and operational security initiatives with a focus on Data at Rest Encryption (DARE), cloud-based database security, automation, orchestration, and emerging AI-enabled operational capabilities. This role supports the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of data security controls across on-premises and cloud environments. This position works closely with infrastructure, database administration, cloud engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure handling of sensitive data assets and compliance with enterprise security standards. The analyst also contributes to operational automation efforts using scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), orchestration tools, and entry-level data science concepts to improve security operations efficiency, visibility, and scalability.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Support enterprise Data at Rest Encryption (DARE) platforms and operational data protection initiatives across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Assist with onboarding databases, applications, and cloud resources into enterprise data security monitoring and protection platforms.
• Perform security event validation, log analysis, and operational troubleshooting for data security technologies and infrastructure.
• Support cloud security implementations across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, including secure configuration and deployment activities.
• Contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of automated workflows, operational playbooks, and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
• Participate in operational support activities for database security monitoring, encryption technologies, cloud-native security services, and secure infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, DBA, engineering, and security teams to improve operational processes and implement secure-by-design practices.
• Support proof-of-concept (POC) activities for new cloud database technologies and security integrations.
• Assist with infrastructure audits, operational reporting, metrics collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation and monitoring of security controls aligned to enterprise policies, NIST principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs system and network upgrade tasks.
• Designs and analyzes vendor services and information security requirements; maintains relationship with key vendors.
• Participates and completes lights-on initiatives to consolidate equipment and/or implement business relocations.
• Performs complex configuration changes to meet business and information security requirements.
• Performs capacity analysis; recommends and implements capacity increases.
• Responds to Level 3 and 4 change and problem requests; leads Level 1 and 2 incident recoveries and root cause analysis.
• Provides technical support to business and technology associates.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a support and operations or design and engineering role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security operations, infrastructure support, cloud security, DevOps, database security, or related technical roles preferred.
• Basic to intermediate experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred.
• Experience with scripting, automation, or orchestration technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, or CI/CD tooling.
• Familiarity with operational security concepts including access management, cryptography, secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, and incident response highly preferred.
• Familiarity with database security platforms such as Imperva SecureSphere, Sonar, or similar technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted operational tooling, analytics, or data science concepts within cybersecurity operations preferred.
• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, or related security frameworks preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.