Data Scientist

Our client is a ICT Systems Integrator delivering a broad range of ICT Solutions and Services. They provide a broad range of ICT Services focusing on: Cloud, Data Centre operations, Networking, Cybersecurity, BI and Data Warehouse, Big Data, Service Desk, Proactive Monitoring, Operations and Support, Service Management, Project and Programme Management, and Professional Services.
They are currently looking for a Data Scientist to be based in the Netherlands.  This will be for a a five year contract and the prospective candidate would be required to have NATO clearance. 
The following duties entail:
• Applies existing data science techniques to new problems and datasets using 
specialized programming techniques to meet needs of the Agency and its customers.
• Selects from existing data sources and prepares data to be used by data science 
models.
• Evaluates the outcomes and performance of data science models. Identifies and 
implements opportunities to train and improve models and the data they use.
• Publishes and reports on machine learning model outputs to meet customer needs 
and conforming to agreed standards.
• Supports review of data science and AI activities, processes, products or services.
• Support development and maintenance of data pipelines for structured and 
unstructured data.
• Support maintenance of the Agency's data lakes, implementing updates and working 
with system owners to ensure data is available for analysis.
• Contribute to machine learning initiative across the Business Area with suggestions 
for ML approaches and implementation, including the processing of training data and 
performance assessment of machine learning techniques on datasets.
• Contribute to new/modifications to data science toolsets and metrics.
• Remain up to date with new developments in data science and AI to bring innovative 
ideas into implementation.
• Deputize for higher grade staff, if required.
• Perform other duties as may be required.
• Business travel to NATO and national facilities as well as frequent travel between the 
NCIA offices.
Standard requirements:
• Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a relevant
discipline (such as; Skill, Knowledge & Experience: Data Science,
Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science or Engineering) with postrelated experience;
• Experience with state-of-the-art data science, analytics and data integration tools.
• Use of data science tools to support data analytics and data visualization.
• Experience involving supporting data focused operations in a technical organization 
least 2 skills listed below:
1.Experience of working within a Big Data ecosystem, with tools such as DataBricks, 
Spark etc;
2.Planning, executing and maintaining data pipelines;
3.Knowledge of Machine Learning, statistical and mathematical models and ability to
effectively explain them to both technical and non-technical colleagues; 
• Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Optional requirements:
• Master's degree or higher at a nationally recognised/certified University in a relevant 
discipline (Data Science, AI engineering).
• Experience in data presentation tools e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau; 
Kibana; Dash; Streamlit. 
• Knowledge of DevOps best practices (git, Continuous Integration / Continuous 
Delivery pipelines etc).
• Experience with Cloud Computing