Data Scientist

Searchability NS&D; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in London is seeking an eDV-cleared Data Scientist to develop mission-critical data solutions for national security clients. You will apply AI/ML methods, cleanse and analyse diverse data, and build scalable pipelines in agile teams to enable faster, evidence-based decision making.

The role covers AI, cybersecurity, cloud, big data and data visualisation, with five days on-site in central London. Immediate start and a competitive day rate up to £680 p/d inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and data exploration/preparation.
• Experience with ML methods and model validation.
• Strong data analytics and visualization capabilities.
• Familiarity with batch/streaming data using Spark.
• Knowledge of data acquisition and fusion approaches.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and DataOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver data science solutions in support of national security operations.
• Develop and optimise pipelines to process large, complex datasets.
• Apply machine learning and statistical methods to generate actionable insight.
• Produce clear visualisations to communicate results to stakeholders.
• Work within agile teams to deliver robust, scalable systems.
• Support cloud deployments and integration into live operational environments.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Data analytics

Data visualisation

Data acquisition

Data fusion

Tools

Apache Spark

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

New Contract Opportunity for an eDV Cleared Data Scientist with an Industry-Leading National Security Consultancy in London.

• Up to £680 p/d Inside IR35
• Urgent requirement - ASAP start
• 5 days on site in central London

The Role:

You will develop mission-critical data solutions for National Security clients. You will contribute to advanced projects across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, big data and digital transformation, helping to shape the future of national security. Working with datasets of varying scale, you will cleanse, integrate and analyse data to enable faster, more informed decision-making that supports the safety of the nation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver data science solutions in support of national security operations.
• Develop and optimise pipelines to process large, complex datasets.
• Apply machine learning and statistical methods to generate actionable insight.
• Produce clear visualisations to communicate results to stakeholders.
• Work within agile teams to deliver robust, scalable systems.
• Support cloud deployments and integration into live operational environments.

Seeking Experience in most of the following:

• Python or similar scripting languages for data exploration and preparation.
• Machine learning and statistical methods, including model validation.
• Data analytics and visualisation techniques.
• Processing large datasets using batch or streaming tools such as Apache Spark.
• Data acquisition and fusion approaches.
• Cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and cloud-based data science solutions.
• DataOps principles and practices.
• Structured and unstructured databases.
• Container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

Why Apply?

• Work on mission-critical UK Government projects with real-world impact
• Join a leading consultancy known for innovation and technical excellence
• Long-term engagement with competitive day rate and secure on-site environment