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Data Scientist - Security Cleared

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Posted 7 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Data Scientist position is available for candidates with active SC or DV Clearance, offering a salary of up to £75k depending on experience, along with bonuses and benefits.
  • The role requires working on-site three days a week in Manchester and involves applying machine learning techniques and innovative solutions in the Defence and Security sector.
  • Candidates should have experience in data science or machine learning within public sector or academia, along with proficiency in machine learning architectures and effective communication skills.
  • Desirable skills include familiarity with cloud-based services (AWS, Azure), Python libraries, and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, as well as knowledge of Natural Language Processing.
  • This position promises excellent career progression opportunities in a prestigious technology and consulting firm focused on innovation.
  • Must have active SC or DV Clearance
  • Up to £75k DoE plus bonuses and benefits
  • 3 days on-site per week in Manchester
  • Skills required in Machine Learning, AWS/Azure, Python, NLP, AI

Who are we?

We are recruiting a Data Scientist with enhanced Security Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation. You'll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture.

What will the Data Scientist be doing?

  • Apply creative data science and ML techniques
  • Innovate and research solutions
  • Stay current with ML and data tech
  • Engage in full data science lifecycle
  • Document technically
  • Deliver high-quality project components
  • Provide practical client solutions
  • Assist in proposal crafting and pitching
  • Deepen understanding of the Defence and Security sector for AI & Data transformation opportunities

Key Skills and Requirements

Essential:

  • Active Security Clearance - SC or DV - if holding SC, must be eligible for DV Clearance
  • Applying data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, public sector, or academia
  • Proficiency in various machine learning architectures and models
  • Methodical problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication of complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Client relationship management abilities

Desirable:

  • Cloud-based Data Science and Machine Learning services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Familiarity with Python libraries for data management, statistics, machine learning, and visualisation.
  • Expertise in popular machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch
  • Knowledge of cutting-edge techniques for Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
  • Strong grasp of basic probability concepts and machine learning lifecycle
  • Experience with workflow and pipelining frameworks (e.g., Kubeflow, MLFlow, Argo)
  • Understanding and application of Ethical AI considerations

TO BE CONSIDERED….

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you.

KEY SKILLS:

Data Scientist / Data Science / AWS / Azure / Machine Learning / NLP / AI / PyTorch / TensorFlow / Python / Cheltenham / Security Cleared / DV / DV Cleared / Enhanced Clearance / SC Cleared / SC Clearance

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.