Associate Data Engineer (Cleared)

Job Description

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

We are seeking a motivated Associate Data Engineer ready to launch their career into one of tech's most strategically valuable and rapidly growing specializations. This exceptional entry-level opportunity offers an accelerated learning path into data engineering for mission-critical systems. You will assist in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and databases that support machine learning applications in both classified and unclassified environments, building technical skills that typically take years to develop elsewhere. Working alongside seasoned engineers, you will contribute to real-world projects that directly impact national security while gaining practical experience with data processing technologies, ETL pipelines, and infrastructure automation in a supportive environment designed to rapidly advance your technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in building and maintaining ETL pipelines for processing streaming data

Help implement data storage solutions using open-source technologies

Contribute to the design and implementation of monitoring and alerting mechanisms for data pipelines

Learn and implement infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible

Implement data governance and security protocols

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sites

Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Active DoD SECRET security clearance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field

Knowledge of Python

Familiarity with SQL and basic database concepts

Ability to rapidly acquire new skills

Problem-solving mindset and enthusiasm for learning

Detail oriented

Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred:

Relevant coursework in data science, databases, or distributed systems

Basic understanding of ETL concepts

Familiarly with Linux/Unix environments

Interest in cloud technologies or infrastructure-as-code

Exposure to containerization concepts

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)

100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options

80% company paid Dental insurance

100% company paid Vision insurance

100% company paid Life insurance

100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance

100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance

Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Annual Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $80,000- $94,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.

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