Data Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist for a contract role within national security , working on critical projects that support intelligence operations and threat detection. This is a unique opportunity to apply advanced machine learning and analytics to protect national interests and enhance strategic decision-making. The Role: As a Contract Data Scientist , you will contribute to high-impact security initiatives , analysing complex datasets to uncover threats and support intelligence-led operations. You will lead research efforts in machine learning, collaborating with security analysts, data engineers, and intelligence specialists to transform prototypes into operational solutions within classified and high-security environments . Key Responsibilities: Lead machine learning research tailored for national security applications. Collaborate with security professionals, intelligence analysts, and engineers to transition prototypes into mission-critical production systems . Develop and deploy data models for cyber threat detection, intelligence fusion, and predictive risk assessment . Analyse structured and unstructured intelligence data to generate actionable insights. Design, test, and optimise real-time algorithms for surveillance, anomaly detection, and adversarial analysis. Ensure compliance with strict national security protocols , maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data. Skills & Experience Required: Proven expertise in data science, machine learning, or artificial intelligence for security-related applications. Proficiency in Python, R, SQL , and experience with big data platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) . Ability to drive research , identifying innovative solutions for national security challenges. Experience working in classified or sensitive environments , understanding security clearance requirements. Strong analytical capabilities with proven experience supporting intelligence or security-focused initiatives . Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) ADZN1_UKTJ