Senior Data Scientist

Searchability NS&D; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in Cheltenham is seeking a DV-cleared Senior Data Scientist to join a national security and defence consultancy client on a permanent basis. You will work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects, applying advanced data science and ML techniques and staying at the forefront of AI.

The role requires DV clearance, strong Python and ML experience, and cloud expertise (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance
• Experience applying data science in Defence/Security or public sector
• Proficiency in various ML architectures and models
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with cloud ML services (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Familiarity with Python data libraries and ML frameworks
• Experience with TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Understanding of Ethical AI considerations

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

NLP

AI

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Cloud Platforms

AWS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubeflow

MLFlow

Argo

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