--- title: Sr. Data Scientist at Xenith Solutions in Reston, VA description: Xenith Solutions is hiring for the Sr. Data Scientist role in Reston, VA. Pays $150K–$175K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sr-data-scientist-at-xenith-solutions-01a0b3d9-3a30-7d7a-9d97-f0329335b333 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Xenith Solutions as Sr. Data Scientist in Reston, VA. Pays $150K–$175K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b51w3p.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Xenith Solutions | | **Location** | Reston, VA | | **Salary** | $150K/yr - $175K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Xenith Solutions. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Xenith Solutions. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $127,000 – $171,000 a year (median $151,000). ## Description Xenith Solutions is a small family focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organizations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family. **Overview:** The Data Scientist applies statistical analysis, data processing, and visualization techniques to extract insights from complex datasets, supporting data-driven decision-making. They clean, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators. Using programming languages like Python, R, and SQL, they develop data models, optimize queries, and create dashboards or reports to effectively communicate findings. The Data Scientist collaborates with stakeholders to understand business or mission objectives, ensuring data solutions align with organizational goals. They also maintain data integrity, adhere to security protocols, and implement best practices for data governance and compliance. **Core requirements:** - Proficiency in one or more of the following: C++, Python or Java - Proficiency with Docker (or Podman) and Helm for application packaging and deployment. - Experience deploying and configuring applications within Kubernetes. (i.e. the ability to define ingress rules for traffic routing, utilize Cert manager for SSL/TLS, and interface with persistent storage (e.g. Longhorn)) - Proficiency with Git based workflows (Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab) - Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) - Experience with Agile software development practices including build automation, testing automation, pair programming, and code management. - Experience supporting configuration management and software release processes. - Experience with Linux (i.e. RHEL) and comfortable with the command line. Preferred qualifications: - Experience managing the full lifecycle of distributed microservices in a production environment - Experience building scalable RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask or Spring Boot. - Experience implementing asynchronous, event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ - Experience optimizing PostgreSQL for high-volume data and using Redis for distributed caching and state management. - A deep understanding of cloud-native principals with a focus on building for scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance.   Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2019. We provide comprehensive, timely and relevant Solutions and Business Consulting support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defense and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings, we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives. Xenith focuses on solving complex business challenges facing our customers. Our “Success Through Achievement” work ethic means our customer receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customers have – ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security. EEO Xenith Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. EEO IS THE LAW If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Xenith Solutions. E-Verify As a Federal Contractor, Xenith Solutions is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Affirmative Action Plan As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, Xenith Solutions develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. ## Skills - Podman - Atlassian Confluence - High Availability Systems - Helm (Kubernetes) - Application Packaging - Information Technology - E-Verify - Work Ethic - RESTful API - Cloud-Native Computing - Caching - Software Deployment - Python - Git (Version Control System) - Agile Methodology - Fault Tolerance - Automation - Docker - Test and Evaluation - JIRA - Sustainment - State Management - Flask - FastAPI - PostgreSQL - Kubernetes - Command-Line Interface - Atlassian Bitbucket - Apache Kafka - Scalability - Configuration Management - Gitlab - Microservices - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - C++ - Pair Programming - Thought Leadership - Kubernetes Ingress - Release Management - Redis - Leadership - Linux - RabbitMQ - Spring Boot - Github - Cert-manager - Java - Transport Layer Security (Tls) ## Related - [Data & Analytics jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Data Science jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/data-science?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Data Scientist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/data-science/data-scientist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Reston, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/reston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2983 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Reston, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/reston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2983 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)