Senior Databricks AWS Engineer

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. Deploy and configure Databricks workspaces in a new AWS environment, including networking, identity and storage .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $235,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying and configuring Databricks within AWS environments, with a strong focus on RHEL administration and federal security compliance. Proficient in automation using Terraform and CloudFormation, alongside experience in data governance and integration.

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Databricks DeploymentRHEL AdministrationAWS Cloud ExperienceCompTIA Security+ CertificationTerraform Automation

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Hard Skills

DatabricksRHELTerraformCloudFormationApache SparkPythonSQLNIST 800-53STIG ComplianceData Governance

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingDocumentationTraining

Tools & Technologies

AWSS3IAMVPCKMSUnity Catalog

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+RHCSARHCEAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified AI Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure EngineeringCloud EngineeringData EngineeringFederal Security ControlsActive Secret Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudPythonSparkSQLTerraformUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deploy and configure Databricks workspaces in a new AWS environment, including networking, identity and storage
Connect Databricks to existing data sources and pipelines, and to AWS services including S3, IAM, VPC and KMS
Build, administer and harden RHEL systems supporting the platform
Apply federal security controls meeting STIG and NIST 800-53 requirements
Automate deployment and configuration using Terraform, CloudFormation and scripting
Troubleshoot platform, performance and integration issues
Write documentation
Train customer staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

CompTIA Security+ certification
At least one of: RHCSA/RHCE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Hands-on experience deploying and integrating Databricks
Strong RHEL administration skills
Experience working in AWS environments
AWS cloud experience
Experience with Unity Catalog and data governance
8+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud or data engineering
Active Secret clearance or higher
U.S. citizenship status
Experience with Apache Spark, Python and SQL preferred
Experience deploying Databricks in government or other highly secure environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Competitive salaries
Health benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Retirement benefits
Professional development benefits
Regular performance appraisals
Virtue-centered team and workplace culture