Senior Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Xenith Solutions is a small family focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organizations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family. Senior Data Engineer will oversee data integration efforts including developing and maintaining data models, supporting cleaning and transformation of data prior to data persistence, and writing scripts for data analysis. This role will work as a member of the Data Modeling team and work collaboratively with members of the Data Operations and Data Metrics and Assessment teams to interpret operational requirements, perform data modeling and integrate data from a variety of sources and implement secure data pipelines for near-real-time ingest from a myriad of tactical and intelligence community data sources. A major responsibility is implementing and enforcing data modeling best practices and version controlling of software and configuration among development, integration, and production environments. Requirements: Experience with tools for data routing and transformation such as NiFi, Airflow, or dbt.
Strong in Java, Python, or SQL ETL/ELT data pipelines development supporting data-driven applications.
Proficient in scripting such as Linux shell, Python, Perl, Javascript, or similar scripting languages.
Proficient with data modeling conventions for both physical (ex: schemas) and logical data models (ex: UML). Experience with developing and maintaining data serialization tools such as Protobuf, Avro, JSON, and XML.
Familiar with data security fundamentals such as encryption, pedigree, and provenance to ensure compliance of policy, processes, and procedures.
Experience with source code management tools including git via GitHub, GitLab, or BitBucket.
Experience with drafting and maintenance of technical documentation
Experience with RDBMS (ex: Oracle, Postgres, MySQL) and non-SQL DBs (ex: HBase, Accumulo, MongoDB, Neo4J) methodologies
Familiarity with Cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Experience working in a classified environment on operational networks such as SIPR or JWICS
Desired:
Experience with Intelligence and C2 data sets including, but not limited to Link16, JREAP-C, SIGINT, MASINT, and GEOINT
Familiarity with DoD Architectural framework. Huge plus for experience with contributions to maintaining systems engineering artifacts adhering to DoDAF.
Experience with cross domain methodologies
Familiarity with horizontally-scalable frameworks such as Hadoop, Docker, Kubernetes and Kafka
Tools:
Personal Computer (PC) based systems and project related test equipment
Apps/Platforms: Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, NiFi, Grafana, Prometheus, VS Code
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (RedHat)
Must haves:
B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
Requires 5-10 years of experience with implementation and understanding of Network Engineering principles in a professional environment. Requires 5-10 years of experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of network architectures.
Candidates must have an active TS SCI clearance. Additional eligibility requirements for access to other levels of classified information is required (U.S. Citizenship is required)
Ability to use a personal computer, keyboard, and mouse on a consistent basis
Full-time, on-site at government facility
Occasional travel by automobile or airplane up to 10% of the year
Comms:
Operates standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel) effectively.
Demonstrates excellent (clear and concise) written communication skills in a technical format that will support in the development of all required plans and reports required by the program. Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2019. We provide comprehensive, timely and relevant Solutions and Business Consulting support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defense and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings, we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives. Xenith focuses on solving complex business challenges facing our customers. Our "Success Through Achievement" work ethic means our customer receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customers have - ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security. EEO Xenith Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. EEO IS THE LAW If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Xenith Solutions. E-Verify As a Federal Contractor, Xenith Solutions is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Affirmative Action Plan
As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, Xenith Solutions develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.