Data Engineer

Worky; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Technology, LLC is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to maintain and expand data pipelines that support national security missions. The role emphasizes Python and PySpark expertise and handling both structured and unstructured data (SQL, JSON, XML).

Clearance required: TS/SCI with Polygraph. Prior work in IC environments is preferred, with responsibilities spanning data ingestion, enrichment, governance, and secure data access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience with at least one of Python/Java/C#/JavaScript/Ruby.
• 5+ years of experience with databases and applications in IC environments.
• Extensive experience designing and maintaining SQL-based data systems and complex queries.
• Proficiency in technical documentation (ERDs, schemas, architecture diagrams).
• Experience with IC cloud environments and C2E cloud services.
• Experience integrating data systems with visualization and analytics platforms (Tableau/PowerBI/Kibana/Grafana).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand data pipelines across multiple environments.
• Enrich datasets using external and under-represented sources.
• Integrate and manage data catalog capabilities for governance.
• Troubleshoot data ingestion, integration, and processing issues.
• Develop scripts/tools using Python and PySpark for structured and unstructured data.
• Interface with cloud storage and RDBMS for analytics platforms.
• Manage data acquisition via secure HTTPS, DB connections, and file transfers.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

PySpark

Tableau

PowerBI

Kibana

Grafana

Job description

M1 Technology, LLC is a technology consulting firm specializing in delivering software systems that support our clients’ mission needs. We partner with federal and commercial organizations to provide high-impact technology solutions and exceptional service. Founded in 2016, M1 Technology’s vision is simple and unwavering: connect mission-first individuals to deliver meaningful outcomes for government clients while creating an exceptional home for our employees.

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer. This role is responsible for maintaining and expanding the data pipeline that fuels critical national security missions. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in Python-based data workflows and experience working in classified IC environments.

Clearance Requirement : TS/SCI with Polygraph

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and execute data extraction pipelines to transport data in and out of multiple environments.

• Enrich existing datasets using external and under-represented data sources.

• Integrate and manage data catalog capabilities for discoverability and governance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data ingestion, integration, and processing.

• Develop and enhance scripts and tools using Python and PySpark to process structured (SQL) and unstructured (JSON, XML) data.

• Interface with cloud-based storage solutions (object repositories, RDBMS) to support analytics platforms.

• Manage data acquisition via secure HTTPS requests, direct DB connections, and standalone file transfers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of software development experience with at least one of: Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or Ruby (Python strongly preferred).

• 5+ years of experience working with databases and applications in classified IC environments.

• Extensive experience designing and maintaining SQL-based data systems and crafting complex queries.

• Proficiency in generating and interpreting technical documentation (e.g., ERDs, schemas, architecture diagrams).

• In-depth knowledge of IC cloud environments and C2E cloud services.

• Experience integrating data systems with visualization and analytics platforms (Tableau, PowerBI, Kibana, Grafana, etc.).

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with IC metrics and assessments: alignment with intelligence needs, responsiveness, and collection discipline utilization.

• Experience building tools to assess and visualize large-scale datasets.

• Proven ability to design and implement secure APIs for data access and integration.

M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.