Illumination Works LLC
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At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
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Cyber Security Engineer - Information System Security Officer
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
Role Description The key responsibilities of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) include: - Support implementation and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and controls in accordance with DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and Air Force guidance - Maintain and monitor the security posture of assigned systems/enclaves, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments - Develop, update, and maintain RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, security controls, and assessment artifacts - Support ATO lifecycle activities, including control implementation, validation, and continuous monitoring - Develop and maintain ATO/RMF documentation in accordance with specified policies - Evaluate and validate security controls for systems, applications, and integrations, including cloud and API-based architectures - Support incident response activities, including detection, reporting, and coordination with cybersecurity teams - Maintain records on systems, applications, hardware, etc. to include system upgrades - Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in information system security, cybersecurity, or related roles - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or comparable academic discipline - Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship) - Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing - Experience with DoD RMF processes, including SSP development, control implementation, POA&M management, and ATO support - Knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and continuous monitoring practices - Experience performing security assessments and validating system compliance - Experience preparing and maintaining SSPs and other security related documentation - Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (e.g., ACAS, Tenable, or similar) - Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS/Azure, GovCloud, or similar environments) - Experience with system security in hybrid environments (cloud + on-premises) - Knowledge of networking and system integration security - Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems - Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program - Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and identity/access management principles - Strong documentation skills, particularly for RMF artifacts and compliance reporting - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills - Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity teams - Must have excellent interpersonal skills - Security+ certification required (or higher DoD 8570/8140 equivalent) - Additional certifications (e.g., CySA+, CASP+, CISSP) are a plus - Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Air Force systems preferred Benefits - Market-competitive salary - Generous PTO package - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans - 401K - Short/long-term disability insurance - Fun and engaging culture - Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies
Systems Engineer
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
Role Description We are looking for a Systems Engineer with experience in AWS cloud services, system design, and interoperability across distributed environments to support the development and sustainment of scalable, secure, and interoperable systems. This role will contribute to system architecture implementation, integration activities, and operational support within a Digital Depot environment spanning cloud, on-premises, and partner-connected systems. - Design and implement scalable system architectures using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC - Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (i.e. Terraform, CloudFormation) - Implement and support system integrations, including APIs, data exchanges, and connectivity across internal and external systems - Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, and support issue resolution and root cause analysis - Ensure system interoperability across cloud, on-premises, and partner environments - Support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes - Troubleshoot system issues and provide root cause analysis - Support system security and compliance efforts, including implementation of security controls aligned to NIST/RMF frameworks Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related roles - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable academic discipline - Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship) - Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing - Experience working across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments is preferred - Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM) - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation - Solid understanding of system architecture concepts, including microservices, distributed systems, and high availability - Experience with networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, routing, and load balancing - Knowledge of interoperability standards, APIs (REST, SOAP), and data exchange patterns - Experience with scripting or programming languages like Python, Bash, or Java - Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) - Awareness of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar) - Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, RMF, Zero Trust concepts) - Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana) - AWS certifications are a plus - Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Experience with DoW or U.S. Air Force environments is a plus Benefits - Market competitive salary - Generous PTO package - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans - 401K - Short/long-term disability insurance - Fun and engaging culture - Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies
Technical Project Manager
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
Role Description Illumination Works is looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive data-focused client execution and strategic planning and coordination with clients. In this role, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and aligned with organizational goals, as well as assisting the client with strategic priorities. Key responsibilities and skills for this position include: - Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data analytics and data science initiatives, ensuring alignment with client mission objectives and digital transformation goals. - Serve as a strategic advisor, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance data-driven decision-making and long-term capability growth. - Partner with stakeholders to shape and refine project vision, translating mission needs into actionable technical roadmaps and deliverables. - Collaborate closely with data scientists, engineers, and architects to ensure technical solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with best practices. - Drive Agile project execution using tools such as Jira, managing backlogs, sprint planning, and continuous delivery cycles. - Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project plans, schedules, risks, and status updates to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Act as a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication, expectation alignment, and stakeholder satisfaction. - Promote and support strong data governance practices, including data quality, lineage, security, and compliance within all project efforts. - Ensure delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business requirements, technical standards, and performance expectations. Qualifications - 7+ years of experience in project management, preferably within the DoW. - Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or comparable academic discipline. - Project Management Professional certification is a plus. - Must have Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship). Requirements - Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen. Benefits - Market competitive salary. - Generous PTO package. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. - 401K. - Short/long-term disability insurance. - A fun and engaging culture. - Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.
AWS Cloud Developer / Engineer
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
Role Description Illumination Works is looking for an AWS Cloud Developer / Engineer to provide advanced and cross-technology engineering through all phases of the technology/project lifecycle. In this role, you will be accountable for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining cloud-based applications, monitoring performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately as well as mentoring and coaching others to establish and improve processes and procedures. - Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure components that meet SLA, DR, monitoring, cost, and performance requirements of the solution - Debug technical issues inside a complex stack involving virtualization, containers, and serverless architectures - Use GitHub Actions to establish Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipelines, including supporting security scans - Build and deploy applications on cloud platforms - Leverage cloud services to build scalable and efficient software solutions - Support and maintain infrastructure solutions utilizing required tools and technologies Qualifications - Must have 6 years cloud experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years as a cloud engineer with AWS including Lambda, EKS, API Gateways - Proficient in programming languages and frameworks, such as Python and Java, and serverless computing models like AWS Lambda - Experience developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources - Experience with designing, developing, and deploying applications on cloud platforms - Experience implementing and leveraging cloud services to build scalable and efficient software solutions - Experience with networking in the cloud to include network security groups, user defined routes, application gateways, and load balancers - Experience with Kubernetes Service configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting - Experience deploying Docker containers that require GPU resources - Understanding of PKI to include generating certificate requests, provisioning certificates in PKCS7 and PKCS12 formats, configuring CA bundles and Windows certificate repositories, generating self-signed certificates, and troubleshooting PKI-related errors and issues with cloud resources - Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or comparable academic discipline - Experience with GovCloud or CloudOne desirable - AWS solutions architect or AWS Engineer certification desired - Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US citizenship) - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen Requirements - Integrating PKI with Lambda functions - Managing API endpoints inbound and outbound for system interface management - Familiar with DAG principles for dependency management of functions and services - Experience with AWS Glue and AWS Batch - Developing capabilities that chain diverse services together to complete a process - Developing and deploying in a Continuous ATO security framework (DoD) Benefits - Market competitive salary - Generous PTO package - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans - 401K - Short/long-term disability insurance - A fun and engaging culture - Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies
Cyber Security Engineer - Information System Security Officer
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description - Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. - Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information. - Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation. - Maintain records on systems, applications, hardware, etc. to include system upgrades. - Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information. - Maintain operational security posture for information systems. - Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave. - Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies. - Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation. - Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware. - Develop system security policy and ensure compliance. Qualifications - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools. - Experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements. - Experience preparing and maintaining SSPs and other security related documentation. - Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program. - Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems. - Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices. - Must be a solutions-oriented team player and must possess a high level of self-initiative. - Must have excellent interpersonal skills. - Must possess a Security+ certification. - Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or comparable academic discipline. - Minimum experience requirements: five years of experience required. - Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship). - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen. Desired Experience - Knowledge of DoD security requirements. - Experience with Cloud. - Knowledge of DoD systems, data and processes. Benefits - Market competitive salary. - Generous PTO package. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. - 401K. - Short/long-term disability insurance. - Fun and engaging culture. - Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies. Company Description At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at www.ilwllc.com.
Junior Data Scientist
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Join our Data Science Team! Our collaborative and diverse data science team has experience that spans many industries including energy, retail, healthcare, and DoD. Our projects have ranged from natural language processing (NLP) and text analytics to machine learning, predictive analytics, and computer vision. We are looking for a data scientist who is career-oriented and eager to grow their skills. The ideal candidate will bring innovative use of scientific research concepts, principles, and practices and will contribute to the application of advanced data science methods and techniques. Do you have what it takes? Are you driven to implement creative solutions that unravel complex and ever-changing challenges? We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. We look for people who thrive in collaborative and independent assignments and have the aptitude to learn new data quickly. Qualifications - B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering or related scientific field. - Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing data science in a corporate setting. - Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship). - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen. Requirements - Integrates and extracts relevant information from large amounts of both structured and unstructured data to enable analytical solutions. - Conducts analytics leveraging predictive modeling, machine learning, simulation, optimization, and other techniques to deliver insights or develop analytical solutions to achieve business objectives. - Experience with data sourcing, data cleansing, and data preparation. - Proficient with the Python programming language and significant experience using Python’s data analysis and machine learning libraries such as pandas, NumPy, SciPy, and scikit-learn; familiarity with NLP tooling such as spaCy and Hugging Face. - Experience with or foundational knowledge of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), including how they can accelerate data analysis and automation tasks, as well as an understanding of their limitations, reliability, and responsible use. - Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills. - Innovative, creative, out-of-box thinking. - Experiment design and algorithm development. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts. - Develops and implements new research objectives, establishes project priorities, defines methods of approach, executes the study, and provides scientific conclusions. - Presents data insights and recommendations to key stakeholders. Benefits - Market competitive salary. - Generous PTO package. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. - 401K. - Short/long-term disability insurance. - A fun and engaging culture. - Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies. Company Description At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Data Engineer / Architect
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The key responsibilities of the Data Engineer/Architect include: - Work closely with data scientists to ingest, integrate, and prepare database structures needed for advanced analytics and visualization. - Construct robust and complex database designs for structured and unstructured data. - Ensure high performance and efficiency for production applications. - Collaborate with data science and software developer teammates to understand and implement data requirements. We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. We look for people who thrive in collaborative and independent assignments, have the aptitude to learn new data quickly, and who are willing to mentor junior team members. Key responsibilities and skills for this position include: - Strong experience with complex data modeling, schema design, and database architecture. - Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python. - Expertise in building data ingestion and transformation pipelines. - Experience integrating multiple data source types. - Proficiency with PostgreSQL or comparable relational database systems. - Expertise in optimizing code/query performance and data workflows. - Familiarity with structured and unstructured data. - Experience writing multithreaded or multiprocessing applications. - Understanding of cloud architecture and data platform best practices (AWS preferred). - Experience working in collaborative development environments using Git. - Understanding of containerization (Docker). - Knowledge of CI/CD for data pipelines. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Qualifications - Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or comparable academic discipline. - Minimum Experience Requirements: Seven (7) years of experience required. - Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship). Requirements - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen. Benefits - Market competitive salary. - Generous PTO package. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. - 401K. - Short/long-term disability insurance. - A fun and engaging culture. - Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.
Software Developer Intern
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Are you ready to build, innovate, and make an impact? We’re offering an exciting paid internship in Software Development, where you’ll integrate with a project team to gain hands-on experience in a breadth of software engineering and analytic areas. This is your chance to work hands-on with real-world applications, transform data into powerful insights, and create software that drives innovation and business success. Responsibilities may include: - Collaborate with the engineering team to design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that support the company’s business goals - Write clean, maintainable code in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or other relevant languages - Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining APIs, microservices, and web applications - Contribute to the improvement of software architecture, scalability, and efficiency by applying best practices - Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality software delivery - Work closely with data scientists and data engineers to integrate machine learning models and data solutions into applications - Communicate findings and present results to the project team, leadership, and fellow interns, providing clear recommendations and next steps Qualifications - College senior or recent graduate in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or other related scientific field) - Minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.00 scale - Strong experience in software development and object-oriented programming, with proficiency in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or similar - Familiarity with software development tools and version control (e.g., Git) - Knowledge of web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (e.g., React) - Experience with database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) - Innovative, creative, out-of-box thinking with willingness to learn new skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test, pass a background screen, and provide official transcripts - US Citizenship Requirements - Experience working in an agile framework with tools such as Jira Application Requirements - Resume with GPA - Cover letter with why you are interested in the internship, why you feel you are the right fit for the internship, your goals for the internship, and your schedule availability - Letter of reference (strongly encouraged) Company Description At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
Data Science Intern
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Kickstart Your Data Science Journey with a Paid Internship! Are you passionate about turning data into insights? Ready to work on real projects, harness the power of data to fuel innovation, and make a meaningful impact on business success? We’re thrilled to offer a paid Data Science internship where you will integrate with an existing project team to gain hands-on experience in a breadth of data science and software development areas. If you’re eager to sharpen your skills, solve complex problems, and be part of a dynamic team, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! The Illumination Works 2026 Internship Program runs from May 2026 to August 2026. Start and end dates within those months are flexible, ensuring a minimum internship duration of 10 or more weeks. Please note your availability, including start, end, and any vacation days/weeks on your Cover Letter. - Extract, cleanse, and preprocess structured and unstructured data from multiple sources - Conduct advanced analytics leveraging predictive modeling, machine learning, simulation, optimization, and other techniques to deliver actionable insights for business objectives - Fine-tune, train, test, and apply machine learning algorithms, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision techniques, time-series modeling, feature extraction, feature similarity clustering, and others, to address business challenges - Communicate findings and present results to the project team, leadership, and fellow interns, providing clear recommendations and next steps Qualifications - Graduate student currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program OR a Senior or recent graduate in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other related scientific field) - Minimum GPA of 3.6 on a 4.00 scale - Experience with the Python programming language, including using Python’s data/data science/machine learning libraries such as PySpark, Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Scikit-learn, Gensim, nltk, spaCy, OpenCV, PyTorch, and/or Tensorflow - Knowledge of and experience with computer vision (CV), natural language processing (NLP), and/or sensor analytics (IIoT/IoT) - Outstanding problem-solving and critical thinking skills - Innovative, creative, out-of-box thinking with willingness to learn new skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test, pass a background screen, and provide official transcripts - US Citizenship Requirements - Experience with collaborative coding and source control tools (e.g., Databricks, GitHub) - Experience working in an agile framework with tools such as Jira - Experience with data engineering and databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) Application Requirements - Resume with GPA - Cover letter with why you are interested in the internship, why you feel you are the right fit for the internship, your goals for the internship, and your schedule availability - Letter of reference (strongly encouraged)
Data Engineer Intern
Illumination Works LLCAt Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
Location and Travel Details: Dayton, OH area preferred, remote considered Launch Your Career with a Paid Data Engineering Internship! Are you ready to build the future of data? We’re offering an exciting paid internship in Data Engineering, where you’ll integrate into an existing project team to gain hands-on experience in a breadth of data engineering and software development areas. This is your chance to work hands-on with advanced technologies and powerful data pipelines, transforming data that fuels innovation and business success. If you’re passionate about data, problem-solving, and making an impact—apply now for this highly competitive opportunity and start engineering the future! The Illumination Works 2026 Internship Program runs from May 2026 to August 2026. Start and end dates within those months are flexible, ensuring a minimum internship duration of 10 or more weeks. Please note your availability, including start, end, and any vacation days/weeks on your Cover Letter. Responsibilities may include: - Assist in the development and/or maintenance of data pipelines that support data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and load processes - Work on large-scale data systems, ensuring the efficient and secure movement of data across various platforms and exposure to downstream processes - Implement data integration strategies and build processes for cleaning and aggregating raw data from multiple sources - Collaborate with data scientists to ensure seamless integration of machine learning models into data pipelines - Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to enhance system performance - Assist with the design and development of data infrastructure on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) - Communicate findings and present results to the project team, leadership, and fellow interns, providing clear recommendations and next steps Must have qualifications: - Senior or recent graduate in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or other related scientific field) - Minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.00 scale - Understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and database architecture - Experience with SQL, Python and/or Cypher, as well as familiarity with data technologies such as Databricks, Neo4j, Spark, or Kafka - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and data storage solutions (e.g., graph databases, SQL databases, NoSQL databases, data lakes) - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in handling large data sets - Innovative, creative, out-of-box thinking with willingness to learn new skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test, pass a background screen, and provide official transcripts - US Citizenship Additional desired qualifications: - Experience with collaborative coding and source control tools (e.g., GitHub) - Experience working in an agile framework with tools such as Jira Application requirements: - Resume with GPA - Cover letter with why you are interested in the internship, why you feel you are the right fit for the internship, your goals for the internship, and your schedule availability - Letter of reference (strongly encouraged) About Illumination Works At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at www.ilwllc.com. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customer’s needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.
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