ECS · 6 hours ago
Sr. Data Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $205K/yrECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to work remotely. The primary responsibility of this role is to consult with customers to fine-tune their Elasticsearch instances for optimal query performance and accuracy, leveraging advanced techniques to improve search efficiency and relevance for clients.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilize advanced techniques such as Vector Search to enhance search relevance and efficiency
Independently spearhead complex Enterprise Search projects across diverse client environments, architectures and use cases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data engineers, and product managers to implement optimization strategies effectively
Consult with clients to understand their specific business objectives, search requirements, and challenges
Proactively provide strategic feedback and suggestions for improving client environments
Design and implement strategies to enhance query performance and accuracy, considering factors such as data type, indexing, and query execution
Provide training and support to clients on Enterprise Search optimization techniques and best practices
Act as the primary liaison for high-level vendor interactions, tackling complex product-related challenges and driving resolution
Engage in and lead specialized training sessions on capabilities. Conduct knowledge-sharing workshops to boost the team's expertise and operational effectiveness
Offer strategic insights for automating routine tasks and refining system configurations, leveraging extensive experience and technical knowledge
Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in Elasticsearch and related technologies to continuously improve optimization methodologies
Qualification
Required
Ability to demonstrate experience proficiency in Elasticsearch technologies in various disciplines of Observability, Search and SIEM
Able and willing to obtain a US Security Clearance
Experience working with large-scale distributed systems and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, query languages (i.e. SQL), with experience in developing custom scripts to integrate with Elasticsearch
Familiarity with other search technologies and frameworks such as Solr, Lucene, or Apache Kafka
Ability to travel, as needed, to customer sites
Must be a US Citizen per contract
Bachelor's degree; preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Elastic Certified Engineer Certification
Experience with Vector / Semantic and/or Workplace/App Search applications in Elasticsearch
Experience with Elasticsearch Enterprise Search use-cases
Comprehensive knowledge of the cybersecurity field, including advanced threat landscapes, sophisticated security protocols, and a wide array of cyberattack methodologies
Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively within a team, including guiding and mentoring junior engineers, interfacing with IT staff, and working closely with security analysts to enhance overall security strategies
The capability to think strategically about the use of within the broader organizational context, including the development of innovative approaches to using Experience deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Elasticsearch and Kibana on bare metal, Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE), Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK), and/or Elasticsearch Service
Skills in project management and familiarity with methodologies like Agile can be beneficial, particularly in managed service environments
Company
ECS
ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-31Acquired
2015-04-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Keith McCloskey
VP / Chief Technology Officer
Ryan Garner
Chief Financial Officer
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