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Data Scientist (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

SixGen, Inc.
CompanySixGen, Inc.
CategoryData & Analytics
LocationColumbia
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted7 May 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
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Description
SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape. POSITION OVERVIEW Position: Senior Data Scientist Job Type: Full-time Location: Onsite, Ft. Meade, MD Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required Work Schedule: 5 days per week onsite Travel Requirements: None Experience: 4+ years WHAT YOU'LL DO SIXGEN supports missions by serving government and commercial organizations as they overcome global cybersecurity challenges. In this position, you’ll provide meaningful support to our customer’s missions and operations. You’ll work alongside a team of highly skilled operators who are dedicated to using innovative processes, tools, and techniques to get things done.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   Develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines for enterprise AI applications including  defining appropriate data model concepts Develop high-performance data parsers for extremely large and complex datasets  Implement and manage various database systems, including graph, SQL, NoSQL, and vector  databases  Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to understand data requirements and optimize  data access and retrieval for AI models  Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data storage solutions  Support the deployment and maintenance of AI applications by providing expert data engineering  capabilities  Familiarity with AI concepts in the context of data storage, access, and retrieval  Continuously optimize data infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS   Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 8 years of experience; Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 5 years of experience; 4 years additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree  Advanced proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data engineering (e.g., Python,  Java, Scala)  Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines for large-scale  enterprise environments  Proven experience with corporate dataflows and developing data parsers for extremely large datasets  Extensive experience with various database technologies including graph databases (e.g., Neo4j),  SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), and  vector databases  Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for data storage and processing  Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS   Experience with data governance, data security, and compliance best practices  Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.  Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools  Continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting-edge data engineering and AI advancements  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS $180,000-$220,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Employer-paid health insurance pre
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