Devops Engineer - Databricks

Job Description

. We are looking for an experienced Databricks Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise Databricks environments hosted on AWS.

. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and security governance within highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

. Infrastructure & Platform Management Design, deploy, and administer Databricks workspaces and clusters on AWS.

. Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB).

. Configure and optimize AWS services including S3, IAM, VPC, Security Groups, and networking.

. Monitor platform performance, availability, scalability, and reliability. Manage secrets, encryption keys, and platform security configurations.

. Implement backup, retention, and disaster recovery strategies. DevOps & CI/CD Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Databricks deployments.

. Manage source control and automated deployments using GitLab.

. Implement code quality and security scanning using SonarQube, Fortify on Demand (FOD), Nexus IQ, and CloudSCAPE.

. Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.

. Support release management and deployment automation across environments.

. Security & Compliance Ensure compliance with government security frameworks and data governance standards.

. Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing (VAPT), and remediation activities.

. Manage identity and access controls through Central Accounts Management (CAM). Implement security monitoring, vulnerability management, audit logging, and compliance reporting.

. Coordinate security testing, System Security Acceptance Testing (SSAT), and regulatory compliance activities.

. Collaboration & Support Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Cloud Architects, and Security teams to support enterprise data platforms.

. Support multiple Databricks environments and data pipelines.

. Provide technical guidance on infrastructure, deployment automation, and platform optimization.

. Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge-sharing materials.

. Support environment provisioning, onboarding, and training activities.

Required Qualifications

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

. Minimum 3 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering.

. Hands-on experience administering the Databricks platform.

. Strong experience with AWS Cloud services.

. Proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

. Experience designing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

. Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

. Experience implementing security best practices in enterprise cloud environments.

. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

. Technical Skills Databricks Administration AWS Cloud (S3, IAM, VPC, Security Groups) Terraform Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB) GitLab CI/CD SonarQube Fortify on Demand (FOD) Nexus IQ CloudSCAPE Python / Bash / PowerShell Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security Monitoring & Compliance Vulnerability

. Management Containerization & Orchestration

Preferred Qualifications

. Experience working in Government Cloud (GCC) or highly regulated environments.

. Knowledge of government security standards, data classification, and compliance frameworks.

. Experience supporting enterprise data platforms and Databricks environments.

. Familiarity with SSAT, VAPT, PDPIA, and security governance processes.

. Preferred Certifications-Databricks Certified Associate (or higher) AWS Certified DevOps Engineer AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Preferred)