Data Scientist/Analyst

Overview

VTG is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist/Analyst to join our dynamic and innovative team in Chantilly, VA.

Join a team to conduct forensic analysis of AI models on state-of-the-art computational infrastructure. Bring your systems engineering expertise with a background in Authorization and Assessment (A&A) to support the accreditation of a High Performance Computing (HPC) environment. This high-priority requirement will support the configuration, and installation, as well as partner with relevant Government technical and security POCs to secure accreditation for a system with interim approval to develop.

What will you do?

• Work closely with other teams, including network engineers, data scientists, and government personnel.
• Work with the Sponsor for the execution of tasks, implementation, documentation, and configuration of a standalone HPC system.
• Work with the Sponsor to obtain A&A accreditation.
• Work together with the Sponsor to create the visualization specifications for the system monitoring and system metrics.
• Create and document necessary artifacts such as the Configuration Management Plan, Data Management Plan, and CONOPS.
• Advise and assist the Sponsor with development of System Security Plans.
• Monitor, track, and update status of systems in the assessment queue.
• Coordinate technical security assessments of computing environments and systems to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience creating and reviewing documentation related to System Security Plans, or Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation.
• Demonstrated experience using Java and Oracle PL/SQL languages
• Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards and reports using data visualization tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with Sponsor A&A processes
• Demonstrated experience developing using REST Web services
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky
• Demonstrated experience with web application development
• Demonstrated experience with development of System Security Plans.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, implementing, or integrating IA and security systems and system components (such as those for networking, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments to include those with with differing data protection requirements).
• Cloud certification(s)