MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Python Software Engineer in Herndon, VA . In this role, you will be responsible for making cyber-relevant data accessible, usable, and secure for analysts and mission stakeholders. You will support efforts to build and maintain data pipelines that convert raw cybersecurity data into structured formats optimized for analysis and support the development, transformation, and availability of large-scale datasets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality production-level software using Python and bash scripting

Analyzing datasets, generating data dictionaries, and defining field transformations

Participating in code reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing practical solutions

Ingesting, querying, and reviewing data using Elasticsearch and Kibana

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to diagnose, debug and resolve data parsing and production issues

Creating large-scale data pipelines with high throughput

Staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies, especially those pertaining to Python development

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3+ years of programming experience or High School Diploma and 7+ years of experience

Experience using Python to build command line applications, maintain shared code libraries, and manipulate data formats like JSON, JSONLines, CSV, XML or similar

Experience in Git and GitHub workflows, including branching, pull requests, code reviews, merges, and conflict resolution

Experience with Bash and working with compressed files

Experience ingesting data for Elasticsearch, Lucene, Solr, or similar search engines

Ability to perform software installation, configuration, shell scripting, and troubleshooting in Linux

Ability to interface programmatically with AWS services like S3 or EC2 using Python

Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active/Current TS/SCI with polygraph

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.