Full-Time

Data Engineer

Deadline 4/13/27
VTG

VTG

1,001-5,000 employees

Defense and intelligence services provider

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Chantilly, VA, USA + 2 more

More locations: McLean, VA, USA | Herndon, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Redshift
Python
Airflow
MySQL
BigQuery
Apache Spark
SQL
Java
Postgres
ETL
Data Engineering
AWS
Scala
Hadoop
Informatica
Data Modeling
Data Governance
Snowflake
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in data engineering or a related field is required.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server are required.
  • Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Spark and Hadoop is required.
  • Hands-on experience building Extract, Transform, Load/Extract, Load, Transform pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow or Informatica is required.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is required.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java is required.
  • Experience with data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery is required.
  • A strong understanding of data modeling concepts, including star and snowflake schemas, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and Extract, Transform, Load/Extract, Load, Transform workflows.
  • Build and optimize data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts.
  • Ingest, process, and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability across systems.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to define data requirements.
  • Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
  • Optimize data storage, query performance, and cost efficiency in cloud environments.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and failures.
  • Maintain documentation for data flows, systems, and processes.

1) What VTG does: VTG provides defense and intelligence services with a focus on force modernization, digital transformation, aerospace and naval engineering, and cyber capabilities across a unified enterprise. 2) How its products work: It builds end-to-end capabilities by integrating specialized firms and services (engineering, IT, cyber, logistics) through acquisitions to deliver modernization and transformation for defense and intelligence customers. 3) How it differs from competitors: It operates as a single, cohesive organization after consolidating disparate units and growing through targeted acquisitions to expand its expertise in intelligence, cyber, and defense modernization rather than offering fragmented offerings. 4) What its goal is: To expand its footprint in the intelligence community and cyber domain while continuing defense modernization for government customers, supported by strategic growth and acquisitions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lenoir, North Carolina

Founded

1866

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • VTG booked a five-year $130 million NAVSEA prime contract in May 2024.
  • VTG won a seat on the $33 billion DoDIAC MAC in February 2025.
  • VTG added Loki, Triaplex, Byte, iota IT, Tunuva, and Miklos in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Six acquisitions in 2025 create integration risk and management distraction across overlapping capabilities.
  • VTG still relies on federal primes and recompetes, including NAVSEA and DoDIAC.
  • Any IC budget shift or protest would hit growth before 2027.

What makes VTG unique

  • John Hassoun recast VTG around defense and intelligence modernization since 2017.
  • A&M Capital bought VTG in September 2023 and drove acquisition-led scaling.
  • VTG won NAVSEA and DoDIAC work, spanning Navy engineering and IC software.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

20%
Investors Hangout
Nov 25th, 2025
VTG Acquires Miklos Systems for Expansion

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Miklos Systems, Inc. (MSI), a technology firm known for software engineering, to enhance its digital transformation capabilities within the Intelligence Community. MSI, founded in 1993 and 100% employee-owned since 2015, aligns with VTG's values of technical excellence and integrity. This acquisition supports VTG's strategy to expand in high-impact sectors, reinforcing its position in defense and intelligence solutions.

Chillicothe Voice
May 13th, 2025
VTG Acquires Byte, iota IT, Tunuva

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Byte Systems, iota IT, and Tunuva Technologies to enhance its capabilities in the Defense and Intelligence Community. This move follows a majority investment from A&M Capital, highlighting VTG's growth strategy. The acquisition aims to expand VTG's cybersecurity, software development, and systems engineering capabilities. A&M Capital has over $6 billion in commitments, supporting middle-market transactions across various sectors.

Greenville Business Magazine
Apr 30th, 2025
VTG Acquires Triaplex for Cyber Expertise

VTG has acquired Triaplex, Inc., enhancing its cyber and signals intelligence capabilities. This acquisition expands VTG's reach within the Intelligence Community, particularly in the National Capital Region. Triaplex, founded in 2020 and based in Fulton, MD, is known for its radio frequency solutions. This is VTG's fourth acquisition since receiving a majority investment from A&M Capital, which has over $6 billion in total commitments.

PR Newswire
Feb 25th, 2025
VTG Acquires Loki Solutions for IC Expansion

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Loki Solutions LLC to enhance its Intelligence Community portfolio. This acquisition, VTG's third since a majority investment from A&M Capital, boosts its operational capabilities and strategic contracts. Over 35% of VTG's business now involves Intelligence Community solutions. A&M Capital manages $4 billion, while Alvarez & Marsal Capital oversees $5.9 billion.

PR Newswire
Feb 6th, 2025
Vtg Wins Seat On $33B Dodiac Multiple-Award Contract

CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VTG, an industry-leading national security solutions provider, announced that it has won a seat on the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) to provide mission-critical research and development services across the Defense science and technology ecosystem. The contract was awarded to VTG's wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta Resources, under the full and open Pool 1 by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron