Data Scientist (Senior Software Developer; Systems Software)

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC in Columbia, MD seeks a Data Scientist (Senior Software Developer; Systems Software) to develop data-driven software solutions, leveraging Python, ML models, and end-to-end workflows. Strong Docker and Kubernetes skills are required for containerized environments.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI with polygraph and a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience (desired).
• Demonstrated expertise with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets (desirable).
• Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services) and security STIGs/IAVA may be beneficial.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Defensive Cyber Operations

SQL

End-to-end workflows

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS exposure

Job description

Data Scientist (Senior Software Developer; Systems Software)

• Columbia, MD

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:

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