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# Data Scientist, Principal (Senior Software Developer; Systems So

- **Company:** Avid Technology Professionals, LLC
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Network Analysis, Data Files, Data Infrastructure, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SQL Databases, Jupyter Notebook, Virtual Environment, Cyber Warfare, Cisco, Docker
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9014484/data-scientist-principal-senior-software-developer-systems-so

## About the Role

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

Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools



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