Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist Location: Onsite Monday-Friday in Ogden, UT Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain/renew) Certification Required: IAT Level II Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: Up to $75/hr. or so (Conversion Salary: $160K–$180K). Negotiable and based on background/experience. About the Role SNI Technology/Paladin is representing our client, a defense subcontractor, in their search for a Data Scientist to support a U.S. Air Force program within a secure Data Center environment. This is a mission-critical role where you will develop AI models, build a scalable data lake using Cloudera, create advanced dashboards in Tableau, and contribute to cybersecurity initiatives through automation and compliance. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated, versatile professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly secure, and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities • Design, train, and deploy AI/ML models to support program objectives • Build and maintain a secure, scalable data lake architecture using Cloudera • Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations with Tableau • Implement cybersecurity analytics use cases such as anomaly detection, threat modeling, and behavioral analysis • Automate data ingestion, transformation, and monitoring processes (Python, Bash, PowerShell) • Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, NIST, and other federal cybersecurity standards • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate data science outputs into security workflows • Document workflows, pipelines, and model performance for transparency and reproducibility • Provide technical guidance and support to leadership and stakeholders Required Qualifications • Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain/renew one • IAT Level II Certification • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field • 3+ years of experience in AI/ML model development and deployment • Hands-on experience with Cloudera, Tableau, and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) • Experience applying data science in cybersecurity contexts Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting government or defense-related programs • Knowledge of Jupyter, Apache NiFi, or Airflow for workflow automation • Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security data integration • Exposure to containerization (Docker), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP), and CI/CD pipelines • Experience with big data frameworks (Hadoop, Spark, Hive)