Principal Data Scientist - Cyber Analytics & ML

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

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity and data science specialist in the United States with a TS/SCI clearance. The role requires Python proficiency, hands-on Docker and Kubernetes experience, and the ability to manage end-to-end workflows and defensive cyber operations with machine learning model evaluation.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with fewer years; additional assets

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.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Defensive Cyber Operations

Machine Learning

End-to-end workflows

TS/SCI w/ polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

Linux environments

AWS

BDP

Network Analysis Tools

Job description

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity and data science specialist in the United States with a TS/SCI clearance. The role requires Python proficiency, hands-on Docker and Kubernetes experience, and the ability to manage end-to-end workflows and defensive cyber operations with machine learning model evaluation.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with fewer years; additional assets