Jr. Data Engineer

VT Group (VTG); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) in Herndon, VA is seeking a Data Engineer to make data accessible and secure for stakeholders. You will design, build, and optimize systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at enterprise scale.

Applicants should have Active TS/SCI with Poly, 5+ years Python, strong SQL/PostgreSQL, ETL experience, and Linux know-how. The role emphasizes data modeling, data quality, and solving complex data problems in a defense-related environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly Required.
• 5 years experience coding in Python.
• Strong understanding of Database Management and SQL/PostgreSQL.
• Experience with ETL tools / data transformation / data pipelines.
• Translate data collection requirements into implementable solutions.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving to design and troubleshoot solutions.
• Analyze data sources for accuracy and apply appropriate logic.
• Linux experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

SQL/PostgreSQL

ETL pipelines

Data modeling

Linux

Critical thinking

Data analysis

TS/SCI With Poly

Tools

ETL tools

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

Pay Range:

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.