Senior Data Scientist

Searchability NS&D; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a DV-cleared Senior Data Scientist in Cheltenham to join a leading national security consultancy. The role requires active DV clearance and work on-site three days a week with potential for additional benefits.

You will apply advanced ML techniques, work with AWS/Azure/GCP, and collaborate across public and private sector projects to deliver impactful AI solutions. Strong communication and ethical AI awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance.
• Experience in Defence/Security, public sector, or academia.
• Proficiency in ML architectures and models.
• Methodical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Cloud-based Data Science services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Python libraries for data management and ML.
• Expertise in TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Apply data science and ML techniques to client projects.
• Innovate and research ML solutions.
• Stay current with ML and data tech.
• Engage in full data science lifecycle.
• Document technical work clearly.
• Deliver high-quality project components.
• Provide practical client solutions.
• Assist in proposal crafting and pitching.
• Deepen understanding of Defence and Security AI opportunities.

Skills

Active DV Clearance

Machine Learning

Python

NLP

AI

AWS

Azure

GCP

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Computer Vision

Kubeflow

MLFlow

Argo

Tools

Kubeflow

MLFlow

Argo

TensorFlow

Job description

New Permanent Opportunity for a DV Cleared Senior Data Scientist in Cheltenham for a leading National Security and Defence Consultancy client.

• Must have active DV Clearance
• Up to £85k DoE plus bonuses and benefits
• 3 days on site per week in Cheltenham
• Skills required in Machine Learning, AWS/Azure, Python, NLP, AI

Who are we?

We are recruiting a Senior Data Scientist with DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation. You’ll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture.

What will the Data Scientist be doing?

• Apply creative data science and ML techniques
• Innovate and research solutions
• Stay current with ML and data tech
• Engage in full data science lifecycle
• Document technically
• Deliver high-quality project components
• Provide practical client solutions
• Assist in proposal crafting and pitching
• Deepen understanding of the Defence and Security sector for AI & Data transformation opportunities

Key Skills and Requirements

• Active DV Clearance
• Applying data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, public sector, or academia
• Proficiency in various machine learning architectures and models
• Methodical problem-solving skills
• Effective communication of complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Client relationship management abilities
• Cloud-based Data Science and Machine Learning services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with Python libraries for data management, statistics, machine learning, and visualisation.
• Expertise in popular machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Knowledge of cutting-edge techniques for Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
• Strong grasp of basic probability concepts and machine learning lifecycle
• Experience with workflow and pipelining frameworks (e.g., Kubeflow, MLFlow, Argo)
• Understanding and application of Ethical AI considerations

KEY SKILLS:

Data Scientist / Data Science / AWS / Azure / Machine Learning / NLP / AI / PyTorch / TensorFlow / Python / Cheltenham / Security Cleared / DV / DV Cleared / Enhanced Clearance