Security clearance required: TS/SCI Full Scope Poly
Description:
We leverage cutting-edge technical resources to expedite the delivery of open-source data, insights, and information with reliability, security, and speed. We seek a Data Scientist with SME-level experience who will play a crucial role in developing tailored AWS-based solutions to address unique global data collection challenges.
This role involves both independent work and collaboration within a team environment, adapting to the specific needs of each project. The candidate will be integral in architecting, deploying, and maintaining quick-turnaround capabilities for high-visibility and priority data collection initiatives within an AWS environment and other skills spanning computation, storage, and networking services.
Responsibilities:
Architect, deploy, and maintain agile and efficient data collection and analysis capabilities within the AWS ecosystem, ensuring they align with project objectives and tradecraft requirements.
Collaborate with the client's technical lead and coordinate with mission partners to ensure that the capabilities developed meet all operational requirements and standards.
Adhere to best practices and organizational guidelines and utilize approved AWS services to create and maintain scalable and secure collection capabilities.
Ensure the accuracy and compliance of collected data with predefined data format requirements, employing robust validation methods.
Maintain source code integrity within a GitHub repository, ensuring comprehensive documentation and adherence to best practices for code management.
Proactively perform operations and maintenance tasks on data collection tools and environments to accommodate changes in collection targets, evolving technologies, data formats, and naming conventions.
Requirements:
Strong proficiency in Python and demonstrated experience with geospatial software, programming packages, and data formats.
TS/SCI Full Scope Poly security clearance
Proven capability in creating, managing, and deploying AWS resources effectively, including but not limited to EC2 instances, Lambda functions, S3 buckets, and IAM policies.
Demonstrated experience with geospatial programs and software, as well as data formats.
Demonstrated proficiency in using GitHub for source code management, version control, and collaborative development.
Optional skills & experience:
AWS certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator are highly regarded.
Experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) for deploying AWS applications. While useful, knowledge of Ansible and Terraform is not a substitute for CDK expertise.
Familiarity with building and deploying containerized applications.
Experience in building, managing, and utilizing search engines such as ElasticSeach, Lucene, or AWS's OpenSearch, and creating and managing SQL and NO-SQL databases.
Exposure to other cloud services beyond AWS, like Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, is advantageous.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package with 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
The company fully covers comprehensive LTD/STD/Life Insurance benefits.
Attractive 401(k) plan with company match, alongside generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave policies.
Our approach combines innovation, expertise, and a commitment to achieving operational excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity for all employees.