Databricks Platform Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Databricks environments across development, test, and production
• Configure and optimize Databricks workspaces, clusters, and job orchestration
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies
• Develop automation for platform provisioning, monitoring, scaling, and maintenance
• Support CI/CD pipelines for Databricks notebooks, workflows, and deployments
• Monitor platform health, performance, security, and cost optimization
• Implement RBAC, encryption, audit logging, and governance controls
• Troubleshoot platform issues, cluster performance concerns, and workload failures
• Support integration with cloud services, data warehouses, and streaming platforms
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and cloud infrastructure teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or IT operations
• 2+ years of hands-on Databricks administration experience
• Expertise in Databricks Workspace Administration and Apache Spark
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)
• Experience supporting Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or other secure cloud environments
• Knowledge of cloud networking, security, and platform monitoring
• Experience implementing RBAC, encryption, audit logging, and security controls
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks Certified Associate or Platform Administrator certification
• Experience with Unity Catalog administration and data governance
• Knowledge of CI/CD automation and DevOps best practices
• Experience with Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs, or other streaming technologies
• Familiarity with Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or enterprise data warehouse platforms
• Experience optimizing Databricks clusters for performance and cost efficiency
• Federal cloud certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or AWS Solutions Architect
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies and Public Trust environments

About the Company

MKS2 Technologies, LLC is an award-winning high growth small business creating innovative technology solutions in Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and IT Support Services for government agencies.