Data Scientist - AI and Data Science Engineer I
The Data Scientist - AI and Data Science Engineer I at Confidential Client focuses on developing and maintaining machine learning models and data pipelines to support operational technology cybersecurity analytics. This role involves analyzing cyber data for threat detection, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering scalable AI-driven solutions to enhance clients' security operations and business outcomes.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Compensation (Estimated)
- Estimated: $73,084 per year (provided by source; actual pay may vary)
What You’ll Do
- Develop and sustain operational-technology (OT) cyber data ontologies that support analytics, detection, and reporting use cases
- Build, train, test, and maintain machine learning models for OT cyber threat and attack detection
- Design and maintain data pipelines that move sensor and telemetry data from on-premises environments to cloud platforms
- Analyze cyber data to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators for security operations and mission objectives
- Collaborate with technical leads, delivery teams, SOC stakeholders, cloud and data teams, and program management to implement scalable analytics solutions
Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Active Secret security clearance required
- 1+ years of experience with data modeling, Jira, machine learning, Python, and SQL
- Ability to travel up to ~25% (on average) depending on client needs
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and to work independently and in teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting operational-technology cybersecurity analytics use cases
- Experience developing and maintaining machine learning models in production
- Experience designing and operating data pipelines across on-premises and cloud-connected environments
- Experience analyzing cyber data to identify anomalies, patterns, and indicators
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across delivery, security operations, cloud, and program management teams
- Demonstrated ability to mentor others and lead workstreams
The Team
Confidential Client’s Government & Public Services practice supports federal, state, and local government clients and public higher-education institutions. The AI & Data offering delivers a full spectrum of solutions—platforms, products, insights, and services—that help clients design, build, and operate Data & AI capabilities at scale.
Benefits & Professional Development
- Competitive benefits (medical, retirement, etc.) — details provided by the client
- Opportunities for on-the-job learning, formal development programs, mentorship, and career growth
- Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and professional development
Clearance & Work Authorization
- Active Secret clearance is required prior to hire.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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