Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a meticulous Data Scientist with a strong understanding of Linux, Data Science, and AWS to join their team. This is a contract position located in London for a duration of 12 months, requiring a UKIC DV clearance to undertake sensitive and impactful work.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deploy data science solutions to support national security missions.Build and optimise data pipelines for processing large, complex datasets.Apply machine learning and statistical techniques to extract actionable insights.Create clear visualisations to communicate findings to stakeholders.Collaborate in agile teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.Support cloud-based deployments and integration into operational environments.Job Requirements:Proficiency with scripting languages like Python for data exploration, cleansing, and manipulation.Knowledge of machine learning models and statistical techniques, including validation.Understanding of data analytics and data visualisation techniques.Ability to process large datasets via batch or stream processing using Apache Spark or similar tools.Exposure to techniques used for acquiring and fusing data.Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) or implementing cloud-based data science solutions.Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, DataOps.Experience with structured or unstructured databases.Experience with container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.Fa