SC Cleared - Data Scientist

Lucid Support Services Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the UK seeks a SC Cleared Data Scientist for a 6-month hybrid contract. The role involves leveraging Python and LLMs to advance projects in secure environments. Candidates must have active SC Clearance and strong expertise in data science, machine learning, and model deployment. A collaborative approach to solving complex data challenges is essential.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Proven experience in Python for data science and machine learning.
• Hands-on expertise with LLMs like GPT, BERT, or Claude.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy LLM‑based solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for data solutions.
• Evaluate and improve model performance.

Skills

Python for data science

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Data wrangling

MLOps

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Hugging Face Transformers

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SC Cleared Data Scientist (Python & LLMs)

6-Month Contract

Location: Hybrid (Remote-working, with occasional site visits)

Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance

Contract Length: 6 months

Rate: £500.00pd (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Data Scientist to join a cutting‑edge project within a government or defence setting. This role focuses on leveraging Python and Large Language Models (LLMs) to drive innovation in natural language processing, data analysis, and AI-powered decision support systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy LLM‑based solutions for secure environments
• Build and fine‑tune models using Python‑based frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand domain‑specific challenges and translate them into data‑driven solutions
• Perform data wrangling, preprocessing, and feature engineering on structured and unstructured datasets
• Evaluate model performance and implement improvements for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and data governance standards

Required Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
• Proven experience in Python for data science and machine learning
• Hands‑on expertise with LLMs (e.g. GPT, BERT, LLaMA, Claude, etc.)
• Familiarity with NLP tasks such as summarization, classification, entity recognition, and prompt engineering
• Experience working in secure or classified environments
• Strong understanding of MLOps, model deployment, and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience with government or defence projects
• Knowledge of secure cloud environments (e.g. Azure Government, AWS GovCloud)