Senior Data Scientist

Company: Xenith Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Company OverviewXenith Solutions is a small, family-focused business dedicated to caring for our employees and customers equally. We serve Federal / Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence organizations with superior service. Join our rapidly growing company with an exceptional culture - become part of the Xenith Solutions family.Position: Senior Data EngineerThe Senior Data Engineer will oversee data integration efforts, including developing and maintaining data models, supporting data cleaning and transformation, and scripting for data analysis. This role collaborates with the Data Modeling, Data Operations, and Data Metrics and Assessment teams to interpret operational requirements, perform data modeling, and create secure data pipelines for near-real-time data ingestion from various sources. A key responsibility is enforcing data modeling best practices and managing version control across development, integration, and production environments.Requirements

• Experience with data routing and transformation tools such as NiFi, Airflow, or dbt.
• Strong skills in Java, Python, or SQL for ETL/ELT data pipeline development supporting data-driven applications.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Linux shell, Python, Perl, JavaScript, or similar.
• Knowledge of data modeling conventions for physical (schemas) and logical (UML) data models; experience with data serialization tools like Protobuf, Avro, JSON, XML.
• Understanding of data security fundamentals such as encryption, pedigree, and provenance for compliance.
• Experience with source code management tools including git via GitHub, GitLab, or BitBucket.
• Ability to draft and maintain technical documentation.
• Experience with RDBMS (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL) and non-SQL databases (HBase, Accumulo, MongoDB, Neo4J).
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience working in classified environments such as SIPR or JWICS.Desired Skills
  • Experience with Intelligence and C2 data sets (Link16, JREAP-C, SIGINT, MASINT, GEOINT).
  • Knowledge of DoD Architectural frameworks; contributions to systems engineering artifacts per DoDAF are a plus.
  • Familiarity with cross-domain methodologies.
  • Experience with scalable frameworks like Hadoop, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka.Tools
    • Personal computers and project test equipment.
    • Platforms: Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm, NiFi, Grafana, Prometheus, VS Code.
    • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (RedHat).Must-Haves
      • B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related.
      • 5-10 years of experience in network engineering principles and architecture development.
      • Active TS//SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
      • Ability to use a PC, keyboard, and mouse consistently.
      • Full-time, on-site at a government facility.
      • Occasional travel up to 10%.Communication Skills
        • Proficient in business tools (Microsoft Word, Excel).
        • Excellent technical writing skills for plans and reports.Company InfoXenith Solutions LLC, founded in 2019, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing solutions and consulting to defense and civilian markets. Our leadership has over a century of combined experience, and our team excels in all aspects of solution development, from requirements to sustainment. We focus on strategic, technological, and operational excellence to meet complex customer needs.EEO & ComplianceXenith Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We participate in the E-Verify program and maintain Affirmative Action Plans to promote the employment of minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. For accommodations or more info, contact us.
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