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Jr. Data Engineer

VTG
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
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.

Salary : $180,000 - $230,000

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