Jr. Data Engineer

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

TS/SCI with Poly

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Engineer to build, optimize, and secure data systems at enterprise scale. You will design pipelines, model datasets, and ensure data is accessible for analysts.

Applicants should have 5+ years in Python, strong SQL/PostgreSQL, ETL experience, and Linux proficiency. Collaboration across Cyber Defense teams is essential for breakthroughs in capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Python coding experience.
• Strong SQL and PostgreSQL knowledge.
• Experience in ETL tools and data pipelines.
• Ability to translate requirements into implementations.
• Linux experience and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create robust data pipelines to connect sources to analytics tools.
• Enumerate datasets and design data models and schemas to support requirements.
• Provide platform support and debugging for production issues.
• Collaborate across multi-domain Cyber Defense teams to improve capabilities.

Skills

Python

SQL

PostgreSQL

ETL pipelines

Data modeling

Linux

Problem solving

Tools

Airflow

Shell scripting

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Data Engineer in Herndon, VA. The Data Engineer is responsible for making data available, accessible, and secure to all stakeholders. As a Data Engineer on our team you will design, build, and optimize systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at enterprise scale.

What will you do?

• Create robust and resilient data pipelines to connect data sources to analytics tools
  Work with various analysts to craft requirements


• Enumerate the necessary datasets and design the data model and schemas to support
  the requirements


• Provide platform support, including problem solving and debugging, for production
  issues


• Interact and collaborate across the services and communities involved in multi-domain
  Cyber Defense to achieve breakthrough improvements in capabilities

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI With Poly Required.


• 5 years Experience coding in Python.


• Solid understanding and experience with Database Management, SQL, PostgreSQL.


• Experience with ETL tools/data transformation/data pipeline.


• Experience taking data collection requirements and translating those requirements into implementable solutions.


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to design solutions and troubleshoot issues effectively.


• Analyze data sources for accuracy, data prioritization, and apply appropriate logic to developed solutions.


• Linux experience

PayRange: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $180,000-$230,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.