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# Data Scientist - AI/ML (Senior Software Developer; Systems Softw

- **Company:** Avid Technology Professionals, LLC
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, 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
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9014482/data-scientist-aiml-senior-software-developer-systems-softw

## About the Role

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 proficiency 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

Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools



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