Databricks Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology

Databricks Administrator leads administration and operational management of enterprise Databricks environments. Serves as a technical advisor for platform design and governance while ensuring effective data product development.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,250 - $166,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads administration, governance, and operational management of an enterprise Databricks environments.
Serves as a technical advisor to stakeholders by shaping platform design decisions, operational policies, and best practices for scalable and well-governed data product development.
Focuses on platform operations, and helps improve how the platform is structured, governed, and used across teams.
Collects and analyzes data and develops decision support software, service, or products.
Develops and supplies optimal time, cost, or logistics networks/solutions for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Supports other data analysis and coding efforts in support of project.
Identifies solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives, and implements designs.
Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and proposes changes and tailoring where needed.
Administer and maintain Databricks workspaces, catalogs, schemas, storage integrations, and platform configurations.
Troubleshoots platform issues related to permissions, connectivity, compute usage, storage access, workspace administration, and job execution.
Supports cost optimization efforts by recommending best practices for workload management, scheduling, and efficient resource usage.
Participates in platform design discussions, architecture reviews, and operational planning to improve scalability, maintainability, and governance maturity.
Creates and maintains documentation, standards, runbooks, and repeatable operating procedures for platform administration and governed delivery.
Provides platform-level guidance for adjacent analytics and AI capabilities in alignment with governance and operational standards as needed.
Coaches and provides guidance to less experienced professionals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 + years of related experience
Technical training/certification(s) and 5+ years of Databricks administration, platform engineering, or data engineering operations
3+ years of hands-on experience administering Databricks in an enterprise environment
Practical experience using Python in support of pipeline troubleshooting, platform standards, and engineering collaboration
Able to adapt to both changing business and client needs, and a changing technical environment
Demonstrated ability to be innovative in design and thought, when appropriate to meet business needs
Excellent communication skills
Preferred experience with case tracking system data entry, resolution of data issues, and other related troubleshooting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday

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Hard Skills & Tools

Databricks AdministrationPlatform EngineeringData Engineering OperationsPython ProgrammingData AnalysisTroubleshootingCost OptimizationDocumentation CreationGovernance StandardsService Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInnovative ThinkingAdaptability

Certifications

Technical Training/Certification