Sr. Data Scientist at ECS

United States

$170k - $205k

<p><span>ECS is seeking a <strong><em>Sr. Data Scientist </em></strong>to work <strong><em>remotely</em></strong>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist with experience leveraging Elasticsearch to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to consult with customers to fine-tune their Elasticsearch instances for optimal query performance and accuracy. Leveraging advanced techniques and tools such as Vector Search, the Data Scientist will play a crucial role in improving search efficiency and relevance for our clients.</p> <p> </p> <p>The role of Data Scientist will support ECS’s Professional Services and Managed Cybersecurity Services programs. Within the role, you will specialize in Elasticsearch optimization, offering you a unique opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and collaborate with clients to drive tangible improvements in search performance and accuracy. If you're passionate about leveraging data science techniques to solve real-world challenges, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p> </p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li><span>Utilize advanced techniques such as Vector Search to enhance search relevance and efficiency.</span></li> <li><span>Independently spearhead complex Enterprise Search projects across diverse client environments, architectures and use cases.</span></li> <li><span>Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data engineers, and product managers to implement optimization strategies effectively.</span></li> <li><span>Consult with clients to understand their specific business objectives, search requirements, and challenges.</span></li> <li><span>Proactively provide strategic feedback and suggestions for improving client environments.</span></li> <li><span>Design and implement strategies to enhance query performance and accuracy, considering factors such as data type, indexing, and query execution.</span></li> <li><span>Provide training and support to clients on Enterprise Search optimization techniques and best practices.</span></li> <li><span>Act as the primary liaison for high-level vendor interactions, tackling complex product-related challenges and driving resolution.</span></li> <li><span>Engage in and lead specialized training sessions on capabilities. Conduct knowledge-sharing workshops to boost the team's expertise and operational effectiveness.</span></li> <li><span>Offer strategic insights for automating routine tasks and refining system configurations, leveraging extensive experience and technical knowledge.</span></li> <li><span>Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in Elasticsearch and related technologies to continuously improve optimization methodologies.</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><em><span>Salary Range: $170,000 - $205,000</span></em></p> <p><span><span><a href="https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits"><em><span>General Description of Benefits</span></em></a></span></span></p> <strong><span>Qualifications</span></strong> <ul> <li><span>Ability to demonstrate experience proficiency in Elasticsearch technologies in various disciplines of Observability, Search and SIEM.</span></li> <li><span>Able and willing to obtain a US Security Clearance.</span></li> <li><span>Experience working with large-scale distributed systems and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.</span></li> <li><span>Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, query languages (i.e. SQL) , with experience in developing custom scripts to integrate with Elasticsearch.</span></li> <li><span>Familiarity with other search technologies and frameworks such as Solr, Lucene, or Apache Kafka.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to travel, as needed, to customer sites.</span></li> <li><span>Must be a US Citizen per contract.</span></li> <li><span>Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.</span></li> </ul>