Data Scientist - AI/ML (Senior Software Developer; Systems Software) Columbia, MD 7/6/2026

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC in Columbia, MD is seeking a Data Scientist - AI/ML (Senior Software Developer; Systems Software) to drive advanced analytics and defense-focused ML initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in Defensive Cyber Operations, ML, TS/SCI with polygraph, and a strong background in Python, R, SQL, and Linux environments. Master’s or PhD preferred; a Bachelor's with 8+ years also acceptable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience.
• 3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required for consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience.

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Jupyter Notebooks

Network Analysis Tools

Linux/Windows environments

AWS exposure

Defensive Cyber Operations

Machine Learning techniques

Statistical model evaluation

TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

Big Data Platform (BDP)

CCNA

STIGs/IAVA

Job description

Data Scientist - AI/ML (Senior Software Developer; Systems Software)

Location: Columbia, MD

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience.
• 3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required for consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets.
• Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco (CCNA), and/or STIGs/IAVA, Big Data Platform (BDP).
• Strong background and skills in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)/Windows/Virtual environments.
• A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution.
• Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools.