Haystack
← Back to Jobs
Employee
Technology
AT

Data Engineer with Security Clearance

Arena Technical ResourcesChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 7 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise as a Data Engineer in a hybrid role offering a competitive salary of $180,000-$200,000, where you'll modernize data pipelines and drive significant performance enhancements. This is an exceptional opportunity for skilled professionals with a TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph clearance seeking impactful work and career advancement within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you're passionate about problem-solving and eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Quick Overview

Salary
$180k - $200k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
MongoDBSQLETLPowerShellPython

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Data Engineer
Job Location: Chantilly, VA
Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000
Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/ CI
Polygraph clearance Job Description:
Role Overview

  • Develop and implement methods for data collection and reliability.
  • Analyzes raw data sources to develop and maintain datasets for transforming into useful data systems.
  • Develop complex data flows or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines.
  • Resolves complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations.
  • Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
  • Identifies ways to Improve data quality and efficiency.
  • Research emerging technologies to determine meaningful upgrades to project.
  • Provides input and is involved in writing and updating technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for the
ETL process
  • Collaborate with fellow data engineers and data analysts

Key Responsibilities

  • Codebase Modernization: Migrate legacy data processing scripts from
PowerShell to Python, resulting in a more concise, capable, and scalable codebase
  • Performance Enhancement: Achieve a dramatic reduction in data processing times through thread optimization and migration to
Python, significantly improving data load efficiency
  • Rapid Integration Framework: Architect the Python codebase around inheritable, source-agnostic base classes that drastically simplify and accelerate onboarding of new data sources
Requirements:
Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph clearance Candidate must have experience using Python
Preferred:
Experience using databases such as MongoDB or SQL
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering,
Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). ATR is an

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability

Similar jobs