Senior Data Scientist & DevOps (Remote, Federal)

Peraton

Reston (VA)

Remote

USD 112,000 - 179,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Scientist/Developer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber program. Location: Remote work allowed 100%; on-site as needed. Position requires Top Secret/SCI eligibility and US citizenship.

The role focuses on designing and maintaining ETL pipelines, developing data transforms in Python, and implementing containerization with OpenShift/Kubernetes while integrating CI/CD into the lifecycle and ensuring security.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of related technical experience; 6 years with a Master's; 3 years with a PhD.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, etc.).
Strong understanding of containerization principles (Docker, Podman, etc.).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Experience interfacing with clients, technical support personnel, and other technical professionals to ensure efficient service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines using industry best practices.
Develop transform scripts in Python to convert raw data to standardized data schemas.
Implement and manage containerization strategies using OpenShift/Kubernetes.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines into the software lifecycle.
Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and availability.
Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes.
Ensure security best practices are implemented throughout DevOps procedures.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.