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Jr. Data Engineer with Security Clearance

VTGHerndon, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 25 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your Python and SQL expertise to design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale data systems in this hybrid role, offering significant growth potential and a competitive salary of $180,000-$230,000. You'll thrive if you possess strong problem-solving skills and enjoy collaborating to ensure data accessibility and security within a reputable company, so don't hesitate to apply.

Quick Overview

Salary
$180k - $230k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, VA, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago
SQLETLData PipelinePostgreSQLPython

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.

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