Full-Time
Senior Databricks Platform Engineer
Sev1Tech
501-1,000 employees
Provides cloud, IT modernization for government
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Proven experience in building and configuring enterprise-level data lake solutions using Databricks in an AWS or Azure environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Databricks architecture, including workspaces, clusters, storage, notebook development, and automation capabilities.
- Deep expertise in Databricks Unity Catalog, workspace management, and security models
- Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Hive, Delta Lake, and Hadoop.
- Solid understanding of data governance principles, data modeling, data cataloging, and metadata management.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, including relevant services like S3, EMR, Glue, Data Factory, etc.
- Proficiency in SQL and one or more programming languages (Python, Scala, Bash, or PowerShell).
- Knowledge of data security and privacy best practices, including data access controls, encryption, and data masking techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex data-related issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in a senior role, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Relevant certifications such as Databricks Certified Developer or Databricks Certified Professional are highly desirable.
- Eligibility/Clearance Requirements: Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements 1. US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation)
- Maintain enterprise-scale Databricks platform, managing multiple workspaces.
- Build and maintain platform observability through development of KPIs, executive dashboards, and monitoring solutions that provide visibility into system performance, resource consumption, cost trends, and compliance adherence.
- Develop and implement scalable user provisioning and de-provisioning processes.
- Design and manage RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) frameworks and security groups.
- Integrate with enterprise identity management systems (SAML, SCIM, Active Directory).
- Manage Unity Catalog implementation and governance structures.
- Oversee metastore configuration, catalog hierarchies, and data organization.
- Implement data lineage, auditing, and compliance frameworks.
- Design and enforce compute policies, cluster configurations, and pool management strategies.
- Implement cost optimization frameworks and resource allocation policies.
- Monitor and optimize cluster utilization and performance.
- Manage serverless SQL warehouses and compute resource governance.
- Establish and manage connections to diverse source systems (databases, APIs, file systems).
- Configure and maintain storage integrations (S3, ADLS, GCS, external locations) in addition to setting up and data access patterns.
- Implement and monitor secure credential management and secrets handling.
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- Build and configure Databricks workspaces, clusters, notebooks, jobs, and Delta Lake storage, integrating with AWS services such as S3, IAM, and KMS.
- Implement and maintain security controls including IAM policies, cluster security configurations, KMS-based encryption, and data masking to protect sensitive data.
- Monitor and tune Databricks clusters and job workloads for reliability, cost optimization, and performance, leveraging autoscaling and workload management.
- Apply data governance best practices including cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage using Databricks Unity Catalog and AWS-native capabilities.
- Collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to configure supporting AWS components such as S3 storage, networking, logging, monitoring, and access controls.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation including solution designs, data flow diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
- Stay up to date with advancements in Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark, and AWS services, integrating new features that improve automation and efficiency.
- Partner with data engineers, analysts, and scientists to implement data models and reusable transformation patterns within Databricks and AWS.
- Troubleshoot and resolve platform-level issues including but not limited to workspace connectivity, cluster startup failures, authentication problems, and infrastructure performance degradation.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security requirements by applying secure architecture patterns and validating controls throughout the data lifecycle.
- Support the evaluation and hands-on testing of new AWS and Databricks features or services that enhance the Data Lake environment.
- Experience in designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines, data transformations, and data quality processes using Databricks.
- Experience working with federal government customers and compliance requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA)
- Experience with CI/CD practices and version control for infrastructure (Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines)
- Active DHS/CISA suitability - 1st priority
- Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret - 2nd choice
- DoD Top Secret + willingness to obtain DHS/CISA suitability - 3rd choice (it can take 10-60 days to obtain suitability – work can only begin once suitability is fully adjudicated).
Sev1Tech focuses on cloud adoption and IT modernization for U.S. government agencies and large commercial clients. It helps mission-critical operations by migrating workloads to the cloud and using artificial intelligence, digital twin simulations, and advanced analytics to modernize architectures, automate processes, and improve decision-making. It differentiates itself by concentrating on government and large-scale programs, delivering practical, best-value solutions and sustainable practices across defense, intelligence, homeland security, health, and space. Its goal is to help clients modernize IT and cloud infrastructure to improve resilience and readiness of critical missions while delivering measurable value.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woodbridge, Virginia
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ERT acquisition triples workforce to 1,600, boosting Space Force scale.
- Rebranding to Entarian unifies engineering for national security missions.
- $48.8M DHS CISA contract expands enterprise IT and cloud services.
What critics are saying
- Zhenia Klevitsky's exit erodes sales pipeline within 3-6 months.
- NOAA revenue concentration triggers cuts from Trump procurement shifts.
- Culture clash causes 20-30% attrition, crippling CEEOSS delivery.
What makes Sev1Tech unique
- Sev1Tech delivers AI, digital twins, and analytics for defense IT modernization.
- Secured $188M Space Force meshOne contract in 2024 for JADC2 connectivity.
- ISO 27017 certification cuts cloud ATO timelines by 50%.
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