Databrick Engineer

As a Data Engineer on the Databricks platform at Booz Allen, you’ll support mission-critical data initiatives for defense, intelligence, and civil clients. You’ll help design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines in modern cloud environments, enabling analytics, AI, ML, and decision advantage at scale.

• 2+ years of experience with Databricks platform including compute and resource management and data engineering capabilities
• 2+ years of experience with Python, Pyspark, and SQL programming language
• Experience creating and enforcing cluster usage and policies
• Experience managing cluster-scoped or global init scripts and handling library dependencies such as PyPI, Maven, or CRAN
• Experience with tiered name spacing such as catalog, schema, table, and configuring Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for users and Service Principals
• Knowledge of identity management including managing users and groups on Databricks or a cloud-native data environment
• Ability to implement and enforce workspace policies and organizational standards
• Ability to respond to support requests such as login issues and user inquiries in a timely manner
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platform such as Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration of workspaces
• Experience using Databricks CLI and REST APIs for bulk operations
• Experience in regulated environments such as DoW or Intelligence Community
• Experience implementing data engineering concepts such as developing ETL, medallion architecture, and pipelines
• Experience tuning clusters and optimizing Spark SQL logic to improve performance and cost
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
• Knowledge of Spark execution
• Databricks Certified Platform Administrator or Certified Data Engineer Certification

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.