Senior Data Scientist (Senior Software Developer; Systems Software)

Avid Technology Professionals; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals in Columbia, MD seeks a qualified professional to join our Advanced Computing team. The role emphasizes Python development, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and analytic methods for large datasets.

Candidates should have 3+ years in Defensive Cyber Operations and ML model evaluation, with TS/SCI w/ polygraph. Bachelor's degree plus 8 years experience; advanced degree may substitute.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience.
• 3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience.
• Proficient in Python.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Skills

Python

Docker & Kubernetes

End-to-end workflows

Defensive Cyber Operations

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 yrs exp

Tools

Linux

Virtual Environments

AWS

Job description

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with end-to-end workflows/projects
• 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience
• 3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation
• Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor's degree in 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 relevant field and 4 years of experience
• Demonstrated expertise 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