About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Job Title: Data Scientist (Various Levels)
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Clearance Level: Top Secret with CI/Poly
Job Description
Oversees technical design, development, and implementation of large projects and/or major software products and Solutions for client/customers.
Assists in defining architecture requirements and establishing standards for design and development.
Consults with management and client/customers regarding product feasibility and viability of product plans and designs.
Factors emerging technologies and product supportability into design and implementation.
Serves as primary technical resource to development team.
May act as team leader in prioritizing group tasks, determining individual assignments, and reviewing work of lower-level developers.
Provides product demonstrations and participates in trade shows, seminars, industry panels, and user group meetings.
Interacts with customers regarding strategies, requirements, problem solving, and support.
Education and Background
Typically has a Bachelor's degree, and 5 or more years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
Manager typically has a Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years experience, including 3 supervision/management experience or equivalent relevant work experience.
Years of Experience
5+ years of experience
Required Skills
Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph required for consideration
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience
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
Preferred Skills
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
Working Conditions
General Office Environment
