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Who we are: At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. What we do: Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations. Why ANS: At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. ANS is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. Requirements • Active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph required • Bachelor's Degree • Experience with quantitative analysis or modeling • Experience with developing requirements and building statistical or simulation models • Experience with scripting or scientific languages and software, including Python, R, MATLAB, @RISK, ARENA, or SAS • Experience with Free Open-Source Software and Commercial Off-The Self Software products in statistics, Monte Carlo or discrete event simulation, extract, transform, and load Extract, Transform, Load processes, and quantitative workflow automation • Experience with working in Linux OS environments • Ability to consult with non-technical audiences on technical problems, work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and balance long- and short-term tasking • Ability to take poorly defined problems and convert them into questions for which practical quantitative solutions can be defined • Ability to be flexible, take initiative, and innovate to succeed in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, composing client deliverable quality documentation, analysis, and reports • Ability to be detail-oriented and organized • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience with system state management tools, such as Ansible for Linux and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Windows • Experience with source control tools, such as Git • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python • Experience with system scripting languages, such as Bash and PowerShell • Experience with writing technical documentation • Experience with maintaining Elasticsearch or Elastic-stack products • Experience identifying and resolving security advisories and applying vendor patches • Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting three environments, including developing, testing, and producing in a fast-paced, highly technical environment • IAT Level II certification preferred Benefits: ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include: • Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage • Pet Discount Program • PTO (Paid Time Off) • Maternity/ Paternity Leave • Supplemental Military Leave Pay • 11 Paid Holidays • 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution • Generous Professional Development Program • 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability • 100% Employer paid Life Insurance • Supplemental Whole Life Insurance • Lucrative Referral Bonus Program • Annual Allowance for ANS Swag • Potential for Paid Overtime • Flexible Work Schedules Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.

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Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.
ANS is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph required
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with quantitative analysis or modeling
Experience with developing requirements and building statistical or simulation models
Experience with scripting or scientific languages and software, including Python, R, MATLAB, @RISK, ARENA, or SAS
Experience with working in Linux OS environments
Ability to consult with non-technical audiences on technical problems, work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and balance long- and short-term tasking
Ability to take poorly defined problems and convert them into questions for which practical quantitative solutions can be defined
Ability to be flexible, take initiative, and innovate to succeed in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, composing client deliverable quality documentation, analysis, and reports
Ability to be detail-oriented and organized
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with system state management tools, such as Ansible for Linux and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Windows
Experience with source control tools, such as Git
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
Experience with system scripting languages, such as Bash and PowerShell
Experience with writing technical documentation
Experience with maintaining Elasticsearch or Elastic-stack products
Experience identifying and resolving security advisories and applying vendor patches
Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting three environments, including developing, testing, and producing in a fast-paced, highly technical environment

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IAT Level II certification preferred

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