Data Scientist - Level 2 Annapolis Junction, MD

Applied Network Solutions Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Professional development program

PTO

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to join a team of modelers analyzing network traffic data. You will parse, clean, analyze, and visualize data to support network modeling efforts and to project future bandwidth demands.

The role involves developing requirements, building statistical or simulation models, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment. A degree in a relevant field and security clearance are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with quantitative analysis or modeling.
• Ability to parse, clean, analyze, and visualize network traffic data.
• Experience with scripting or scientific languages (Python, R, MATLAB, SAS).

Responsibilities

• Parse, clean, analyze, and visualize network traffic data.
• Support a network modeling effort to project future bandwidth.
• Develop requirements and build statistical or simulation models.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Python

R

MATLAB

SAS

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Linux

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

DSC

Elasticsearch

ELK stack

Job description

Description

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Requirements

The Data Scientist will work with a team of modelers to parse, clean, analyze, and visualize network traffic data in support of a network modeling effort to project future bandwidth on the IC Network.

• Experience with quantitative analysis or modeling
• Experience with developing requirements and building statistical or simulation models
• Experience with scripting or scientific languages and software, including Python, R, MATLAB, @RISK, ARENA, or SAS
• TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Free Open-Source Software and Commercial Off-The Self Software products in statistics, Monte Carlo or discrete event simulation, extract, transform, and load Extract, Transform, Load processes, and quantitative workflow automation
• Experience with working in Linux OS environments
• Ability to consult with non-technical audiences on technical problems, work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and balance long- and short-term tasking
• Ability to take poorly defined problems and convert them into questions for which practical quantitative solutions can be defined
• Ability to be flexible, take initiative, and innovate to succeed in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, composing client deliverable quality documentation, analysis, and reports
• Ability to be detail-oriented and organized
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with system state management tools, such as Ansible for Linux and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Windows
• Experience with source control tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
• Experience with system scripting languages, such as Bash and PowerShell
• Experience with writing technical documentation
• Experience with maintaining Elasticsearch or Elastic-stack products
• Experience identifying and resolving security advisories and applying vendor patches
• Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting three environments, including developing, testing, and producing in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
• IAT Level II certification preferred

Benefits:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.