Junior Data Engineer — DEA ICDE Modernization (Secret)

hatch I.T.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

hatch I.T. partners with Expression to recruit a Junior Data Engineer for the DEA ICDE modernization initiative. The role supports data ingestion, transformation, validation, migration and integration work alongside experienced data engineers, contributing to a secure, scalable federal data ecosystem.

This is an early-career opportunity requiring a Secret clearance (willingness to pursue TS/SCI). The position is primarily onsite at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA, offering hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Foundational data engineering knowledge with interest in federal modernization.
• Willingness to pursue TS/SCI; Secret clearance required.
• Onsite work at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assist data ingestion, transformation, validation, migration, and integration tasks.
• Collaborate with experienced data engineers on the ICDE modernization effort.
• Support secure data flows within a centralized, scalable data ecosystem.
• Contribute to documentation and data quality initiatives.

Skills

Data ingestion

Data transformation

Data validation

Data migration

Data integration

SQL

Python

Spark

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Spark

Job description

hatch I.T. partners with Expression to recruit a Junior Data Engineer for the DEA ICDE modernization initiative. The role supports data ingestion, transformation, validation, migration and integration work alongside experienced data engineers, contributing to a secure, scalable federal data ecosystem.

This is an early-career opportunity requiring a Secret clearance (willingness to pursue TS/SCI). The position is primarily onsite at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA, offering hands-on experience