Data Engineer, Jr TS​/SCI Belvoir, VA

SMX is seeking a Junior Data Engineer (Training and Exercise Support) to assist in the development, operation, and sustainment of secure data pipelines that support mission-focused training and exercise activities at INSCOM Headquarters. This individual will support distributed data processing workflows, prepare and manage training datasets, and help maintain reliable data connectivity across hybrid on-premise and cloud environments under the guidance of senior engineers.

The role involves supporting data integration, automation, documentation, and compliance efforts while collaborating with integrated project teams, exercise planners, and stakeholders to ensure data availability, integrity, and adherence to security and operational standards.

This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Belvoir, VA.

• Assist in the development and implementation of distributed data processing pipelines, including data connection, parsing, normalization, mapping, and enrichment under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Read, interpret, and modify basic scripts on Windows and UNIX systems to support tasks such as data parsing, process automation, and data fetching.
• Support the operation and maintenance of data processing pipelines to ensure they meet the availability and performance requirements of the platform.
• Perform secure programming practices by following established coding standards and assisting in the identification of potential flaws to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Prepare and manage test data required to support training events and exercise scenarios, ensuring datasets are properly staged and configured.
• Work with integrated project teams and exercise planners to identify, curate, and manage data from various sources to meet specific training objectives.
• Assist users and stakeholders by serving as a point of contact for data-related issues that arise during training events and exercises.

• Help configure and troubleshoot data connections for a variety of sources across both on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring reliable data flow.
• Respond to stakeholder requests for data access and connectivity, working with them to gather requirements and document technical needs for new data integrations.
• Learn to operate tools and services in a hybrid infrastructure, gaining experience with both traditional systems and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Update and maintain technical documentation such as System Design Documents (SDD), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Implement data management standards by complying with established requirements and specifications for data handling.
• Adhere to all data classification and handling requirements by implementing access controls and following security best practices.
• Follow agile methodologies as part of the system development life cycle (SDLC) and actively participate in team ceremonies.

• Decisiveness (Foundational)
  • Demonstrates the ability to make timely, well-reasoned choices within defined guidance, escalating appropriately when uncertainty or risk exceeds their authority.
• Confidence (Foundational)
  • Approaches technical tasks and collaboration with professional self-assurance, communicates clearly about what they know and do not yet know, and remains open to feedback.
• Anticipation, Initiative, and Preparation
  • Shows early awareness of upcoming tasks, dependencies, and potential issues; prepares work products in advance and takes initiative to seek clarification or resources.
• Risk-Centered Mindset
  • Understands that data engineering decisions have downstream impacts; recognizes basic operational, security, and data-quality risks and follows established controls and standards.
• Professional Stewardship
  • Treats data, systems, and access with care and responsibility; adheres to policies, ethical expectations, and best practices for safeguarding organizational assets.
• Learning Orientation and Coachability
  • Actively seeks to understand tools, processes, and context; incorporates feedback, documents lessons learned, and demonstrates steady skill progression.
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