Data Scientist - UKIC DV Clearance Required
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Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a meticulous Data Scientist with a strong understanding of Linux, Data Science, and AWS to join their team. This is a contract position located in London for a duration of 12 months, requiring a UKIC DV clearance to undertake sensitive and impactful work. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deploy data science solutions to support national security missions. Build and optimise data pipelines for processing large, complex datasets. Apply machine learning and statistical techniques to extract actionable insights. Create clear visualisations to communicate findings to stakeholders. Collaborate in agile teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Support cloud-based deployments and integration into operational environments. Job Requirements: Proficiency with scripting languages like Python for data exploration, cleansing, and manipulation. Knowledge of machine learning models and statistical techniques, including validation. Understanding of data analytics and data visualisation techniques. Ability to process large datasets via batch or stream processing using Apache Spark or similar tools. Exposure to techniques used for acquiring and fusing data. Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) or implementing cloud-based data science solutions. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, DataOps. Experience with structured or unstructured databases. Experience with container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with agile ways of working. Understanding of software best practices including version control, CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, and deployment. Proficiency in Linux. BPSS & Current UKIC DV clearance. Additional Details: Location: 5 days per week onsite - London Duration: 12 months If you are a dedicated Data Scientist with the necessary clearances and skills, and are eager to contribute to mission-critical projects in the realm of national security, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career with our client
| Skill | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Python | llm_hard |
100%
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| Docker | llm_hard |
100%
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| Kubernetes | llm_hard |
100%
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| Data Pipelines | llm_hard |
100%
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| AWS (SageMaker, EC2, S3) | llm_hard |
100%
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| Apache Spark | llm_hard |
100%
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| Data Wrangling | llm_hard |
80%
|
| Data Cleaning | llm_hard |
80%
|
| Skill | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | llm_soft |
100%
|
| Stakeholder Communication | llm_soft |
80%
|
| Publisher | Direct | Link |
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| Adzuna | No | Apply |
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| Data Scientist - UKIC DV Clearance Required | extracted | 4606 | 2026-03-28 10:48 | |
| Data Scientist - UKIC DV Clearance Required | classified | 472 | 2026-03-28 10:22 | |
| data scientist in London, UK | gb | processed | 11050 | 2026-03-28 10:07 |
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