<div><span style="font-size: 16px">At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Requisition #:</b> 1282</div><div><b>Job Title:</b> Senior Data Scientist</div><div><b>Job Title for Careers Page:</b> Senior Data Scientist</div><div><b>Location:</b> Crystal City, VA</div><div><b>Clearance Level:</b> Active TS/SCI</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>SUMMARY</b>&nbsp;</div><div>The candidate will design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Apache Airflow, with a focus on data integration and AI applications. Responsibilities include developing messaging solutions with Kafka to support real-time streaming and event-driven architectures, building and maintaining high-performance data retrieval solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, and optimizing Python-based data processing solutions. The role involves integrating batch and streaming data techniques to enhance data availability, deploying and managing cloud-based infrastructure for scalable solutions, and ensuring compliance with security requirements when handling classified data. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and develop technical solutions aligned with mission objectives.</div><div><br></div><div><b>JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div><div>• Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Apache Airflow, integrating batch and streaming techniques to enhance data availability and accessibility.</div><div>• Develop and optimize Python-based data processing solutions, with strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in multiple scripting languages.</div><div>• Develop messaging solutions utilizing Kafka to support real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures, including microservices development.</div><div>• Build and maintain high-performance data retrieval and indexing solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and processing.</div><div>• Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, MinIO) to support scalable and resilient data solutions.</div><div>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies, develop technical solutions aligned with mission objectives, and ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements for classified data.</div><div>Education, Background, and Years of Experience</div><div>• 7–10 years of relevant experience.</div><div><br></div><div><b>SKILLS &amp; QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><div>• Demonstrated experience with data wrangling, data visualization, and analytics, including use of SuperSet and GIS tools.</div><div>• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.</div><div>• Experience in R, C++, Python, JS, Gephi, sklearn, SQL, and other analytical or visualization frameworks.</div><div>• Experience with natural language processing, machine learning, network analysis concepts, and vector databases or embedding models for AI applications.</div><div>• Understanding of LLM prompt engineering and associated ETL applications.</div><div>• Expertise in workflow orchestration, data pipeline automation, and database optimization techniques.</div><div>• Working knowledge of Linux environments and version control with Git.</div><div>• Exposure to Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.</div><div>• Preference for candidates with experience in data integration processes (ETL/ELT) and a strong understanding of modern data architectures supporting AI and analytics.</div>

Senior Data Scientist

<div><span style="font-size: 16px">At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Requisition:</b> 1253</div><div><br></div><div><b>Title: </b>Open Source Monitoring Specialist (Arabic)</div><div><br></div><div><b>Clearance:</b> Secret</div><div><br></div><div><b>Location: </b>Rosslyn, VA</div><div><br></div><div><b>Overview:</b></div><div>Agile is an award-winning national security company looking for Open Source Monitoring Specialist (Arabic) to support a federal law enforcement client’s Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. The ability of the program to effectively identify threats relies on being able to monitor online publicly available information in multiple languages, including Arabic. As a Arabic language-enabled Open Source Monitoring Specialist, you will use your Arabic language ability, Boolean logic, automated search tools, and other research skills to find potential threats in social media, news sites, forums, and other open source sources. The threats you find will be used by security and law enforcement personnel worldwide to increase the safety of specific people, locations, and events. Shift work will be required (6am-6:15pm, 4 shifts on/4 shifts off).</div><div><br></div><div>As a direct employee of Agile, you would receive a benefit package that includes health/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401K with company match, PTO &amp; paid holidays, and annual tuition/training assistance. For more information, please visit our website.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Clearance:&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></div><div>•Secret</div><div><br></div><div><b>Responsibilities/Duties:&nbsp; &nbsp;</b></div><div>•Conduct open source monitoring, research, and support in Arabic and English to overseas personnel, domestic investigative offices, protection details, and external consumers</div><div>•Quickly, clearly, and concisely communicate potential threats and other relevant information</div><div>•Provide expert Arabic translation and knowledge</div><div>•Utilize specialized tools, and advanced search techniques to identify potential threats</div><div>•Review incoming open source information to assess the accuracy, credibility, validity, and relevance of known media sources</div><div>•Prepare preliminary referrals to other law enforcement, protection, or intelligence partners&nbsp;</div><div>•Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and execution of open source collection operations</div><div>•Use ad-hoc Program guidance in the creation of Boolean or other query-language algorithms used in commercial and unclassified tools</div><div>•Support large-scale, multi-national events domestically and abroad (as available and if desired)</div><div>•Assist training teams in the development of training modules</div><div>•Willingness and ability to support open source monitoring efforts outside Arabic-speaking regions as needed</div><div><br></div><div><b>Required Qualifications:</b></div><div>•Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience or 3 years of relevant experience without a degree. Relevant experience includes any positions that required advanced online research techniques.&nbsp;</div><div>•Arabic language knowledge and proficiency, with ability to assist in translation efforts with correct cultural and ethnic context</div><div>•Strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, in English and Arabic</div><div>•Knowledge of internet-based research, including Boolean logic</div><div>•Knowledge of machine language translation methods</div><div>•Demonstrated ability to learn new software&nbsp;</div><div>•Ability to establish liaison and interact effectively with individuals at all levels</div><div><br></div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications:&nbsp;</b></div><div>•Knowledge of popular and fringe social media platforms</div><div>•Completed formal Open Source Intelligence or advanced internet research training course</div><div><br></div><div><b>About Us:&nbsp; &nbsp;</b></div><div>Agile delivers IT strategy, cloud, cybersecurity, application, data and analytics, enterprise IT, intelligence analysis, and mission operation support services to accelerate technical performance and efficiency for Defense, Civilian, and National Security &amp; Federal Law Enforcement clients.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

Open Source Monitoring Specialist (Arabic)

<div><span style="font-size: 16px">At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Requisition #1221</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>Observability Engineer (87217)</b></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Job Description: The Observability Engineer will be responsible for ensuring operational visibility of services running within our AWS environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining observability solutions, including monitoring, logging, and alerting, to ensure our services are highly available, performant, and reliable..</div><div><br></div><div><b>Responsibilities:</b></div><div><br></div><div>• Design and implement observability solutions to provide end-to-end visibility into the health and performance of services running in AWS.</div><div>• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using AWS native services and third-party tools.</div><div>• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to define and implement observability best practices.</div><div>• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to service performance, availability, and reliability.</div><div>• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to provide real-time insights into system health and performance.</div><div>• Conduct root cause analysis of incidents and implement improvements to prevent recurrence.</div><div>• Automate observability tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.</div><div>• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to observability and cloud infrastructure.</div><div>• Provide guidance and training to team members on observability tools and practices.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Desired Skills:</b></div><div><br></div><div>• Experience with various root-cause analysis methodologies.</div><div>• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools.</div><div>• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, especially AWS</div><div>• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk.</div><div>• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues</div><div><br></div><div>AFS Skills:</div><div>• Cloud</div><div>• AWS</div><div>• Data Platforms</div><div>• Microservices</div>

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