Junior Data Engineer Enterprise Monitoring

Junior Data Engineer – Enterprise Monitoring

Springfield, VA

Req

Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) is seeking a Junior Data Engineer – Enterprise Monitoring to support large‑scale government operations. This role focuses on data collection, processing, and infrastructure support. You will work within a framework, collaborating with experienced teammates, and be expected to manage tasks independently.

• Build Dashboards:
  Design and maintain interactive dashboards, charts, and graphs using tools like Grafana, Tableau, or Power BI to communicate insights effectively.
• Translate Data to Metrics:
  Work with stakeholders to translate data analysis results into clear, operational metrics that support day‑to‑day decision‑making.
• Data Integrity:
  Perform basic data quality checks and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy and reliability of reported metrics.
• Utilize Cloud Platforms:
  Learn to operate within our cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), focusing initially on data access, storage, and retrieval.
• Contribute to Platforms:
  Understand and adhere to best practices for cost‑effective data storage and basic security protocols as you gain experience with services like AWS S3 or Azure Data Lake.
• Ensure all data solutions comply with DoD/Federal security standards, including encryption, access control, and audit logging.
• Support classified data environments with strict adherence to TS/SCI protocols and governance policies.
• Gather Requirements:
  Collaborate with managers, data scientists, and analysts to understand requirements and translate requests into actionable data deliverables (dashboards/reports).
• Present Findings:
  Clearly explain insights and data findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Automate Tasks:
  Develop basic scripts (SQL/Python) to automate repetitive data analysis or reporting tasks.
• Maintain Documentation:
  Keep documentation of data systems, workflows, and business rules current and organized.
• Adopt Engineering Practices:
  Learn to use version control (Git) for code management and adopt best practices for code collaboration within a data environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or Associate's Degree and 4+ years relevant experience, or High school diploma or GED equivalent and 6+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in a dashboarding tool (Tableau, Power BI) and willingness to learn enterprise monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus).
• Solid programming skills in Python (R or JavaScript a plus).
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with various database query languages.
• Basic understanding of data movement concepts with a strong desire to learn and assist in the design and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Knowledge of or a strong desire to learn cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with data warehousing, data modeling, version control (Git), and workflow automation principles.
• Experience in the Intelligence Community.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Manage multiple efforts with time‑related constraints in a fast‑paced contracting environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and experience training end users.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone.
• Good problem‑solving skills; ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it.

Chenega MIOS offers a range of benefits and professional development opportunities to support career growth.

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