Senior Data Scientists / Analysts - SC/DV Cleared — Multiple Openings

Senior Data Scientists / Analysts – SC/DV Cleared – (Military/Veteran-Friendly) — Multiple Openings Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.

Location: London (Remote & Hybrid options)

Employment: Permanent

Clearance: Current SC or DV required

Make sense of mission-critical data that actually drives decisions.

Areti Group is partnering with one of the UK's fastest-growing Series A-funded tech start-ups to hire multiple Senior Data Scientists & Data Analysts. You'll help deliver secure, high-impact analytics platforms for Defence, National Security, and Government projects.

Perfect for ex-Forces engineers (RAF, Army, Navy) or civilians who've worked in high-trust, high-stakes environments and want to use data science at scale.

What you'll do

• Build and deploy machine learning models to solve real-world problems.
• Design data pipelines, analytics APIs, and decision dashboards used by senior stakeholders.
• Apply modern data science, AI, and big data techniques to defence and security missions.
• Deliver secure-by-design, production-grade analytics platforms for sensitive environments.
• Collaborate across engineering, security, and product teams to deliver at pace and scale.

The toolkit you'll use

• Data Science & Engineering: Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow), SQL, NoSQL, Spark, big data ecosystems
• Visualisation & APIs: REST/JSON, Postman, Flask/FastAPI, Power BI/Tableau, D3.js
• DevOps & Cloud: CI/CD, Docker, AWS (S3, Lambda, SageMaker), Kubernetes, Terraform/CDK
• ML Ops & Automation: MLFlow, feature stores, model monitoring, A/B testing
• Data Security & Compliance: Secure SDLC, ISO/NIST, data governance, GDPR-compliant pipelines
• Collaboration & Control: Git-based workflows, Jira, Confluence, automated testing suites

Must-have experience

• Proven delivery of data science models or data engineering pipelines from concept to production.
• Strong Python skills plus SQL and data visualisation experience.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience working with Defence, Government, or National Security data environments.
• Security Clearance: Active SC or DV (must be current).

Nice-to-haves

• Military background (RAF, Army, Navy) or MOD/National Security project experience.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry (full training provided).
• Familiarity with AI/ML Ops pipelines, real-time analytics, or edge deployments.
• Big Data stack knowledge (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
• GenAI/LLM experience (e.g., AWS Bedrock, LangChain).

Why this is a great move

• Mission & impact: Work on projects where data-driven decisions have real-world consequences.
• Growth: Multiple openings from mid-level to Principal; training & leadership opportunities.
• Tech & training: Palantir certification & AI/ML training included.
• Culture: Perfect for veterans and security-cleared professionals seeking purpose-driven work.
• Trajectory: Series A-funded, one of the fastest-growing UK tech start-ups in defence data analytics.

Compensation & benefits

• Base salary: £50,000 – £95,000 (experience-based)
• Bonus: Up to 15%
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution
• Holidays: Generous allowance + bank holidays
• Birthday off: Yes
• Healthcare: Private medical
• Extras: Climate-positive employer; AI/ML training & certifications