Data Scientist

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
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7 months ago
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MERITUS Talent are working with a national security consultancy who are in need of a Data Scientist to join their London customer site on a full-time, permanent basis. This incumbent of this role will need to hold an active SC Clearance, and be willing to be on site 5 days a week, with a salary on offer up to £75,000 per annum.

Job Title:Data Scientist
Location:London (Onsite, 5 days per week)
Clearance Required:SC Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking aData Scientistto work on projects at the heart of the UK's national security efforts. Based in London, you'll be onsite 5 days a week, using advanced analytics and machine learning to extract actionable intelligence from complex datasets. Due to the sensitive nature of this work, you must holdSC clearanceor be eligible to obtain it.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deploy advanced analytical models to support intelligence and security operations.

  • Analyse complex, high-volume datasets (structured and unstructured) to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including intelligence analysts, data engineers, and policy experts.

  • Translate operational challenges into data science solutions that directly support national security outcomes.

  • Present findings clearly to stakeholders, including non-technical audiences, ensuring actionable insights.

  • Adhere to strict data security, confidentiality, and compliance protocols.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a Data Scientist, ideally in a government, defence, or security environment.

  • Strong programming skills in Python or R, including experience with libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

  • Solid understanding of statistical modelling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.

  • Experience with SQL and working with large-scale databases.

  • Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Matplotlib).

  • Exposure to natural language processing (NLP) or geospatial analysis is advantageous.

  • SC clearanceor the ability to obtain it (UK residency for at least 5 years is required).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits tailored to national security roles.

  • The chance to work on meaningful projects with a direct impact on public safety.

  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in a highly collaborative environment.

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