Data Scientist/Cloud Developer
Overview:
Data Scientist/Cloud Developer
Hybrid | Washington D.C. | 3-4 Days a Week Onsite
Active Top Secret Clearance Required - Ability to obtain a SCI
Summary
Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces.Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.
Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a skilled Data Scientist/Cloud Developer to design, develop, and deploy secure, maintainable, and reliable software within a cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations. This role involves full-spectrum analytic technical support, from requirements gathering to the deployment of analytic products, to support intelligence and mission operations.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytic solutions tailored to user requirements while ensuring the security and reliability of sensitive data and models.
- Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based software solutions, including executable functions (e.g., AWS Lambda or Azure Functions) that support mission-critical operations
- Provide full-spectrum analytic support, including requirements collection, environment configuration, exploratory data analysis, model development, and results communication
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify relevant data sources, access infrastructure, and develop tailored analytic products
- Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to enhance software deployment and management
- Engage in Agile development practices, leveraging tools like Jira to manage project tasks and workflows
- Communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment with mission objectives
- Forecast and outline technical tasks to guide weekly development efforts, ensuring project milestones are met
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical architecture and development approaches
- At least 4 years of STEM-related work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or 2 years of relevant work experience with a STEM master’s degree
- 4+ years of experience in cloud development, with a focus on one of the major cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- Proven experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience in object-oriented programming with a language such as C++, Java, or Python (Python preferred)
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and related tools, such as Jir
- Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) and the intelligence cycle
- Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- A demonstrated ability and eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies
- At least 4 years of STEM-related work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or 2 years of relevant work experience with a STEM master’s degree
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI is required. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Us
Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.
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