Lead Databricks Solutions Architect

ECS Federal LLC

NY
30+ days ago

$200,000–$230,000 Per Year

Highlights

The ideal candidate will bring strong Databricks and AWS experience, familiarity with architecting solutions for scale and governance, and is comfortable integrating Databricks with other data platforms. Strong understanding and experience in areas such as Apache Spark, Lakebase, Lakehouse architectures, Delta Lake, Delta Sharing, Medallion Architecture, Data & AI Governance, and use case acceleration.

Numbers & Facts

Location	NY
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$200,000–$230,000 Per Year
Company Size	50 to 99 employees
Year Founded	2000
Website	http://www.ecs-federal.com/

Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Lead Databricks Solutions Architect to work in our Arlington, VA office.

DESCRIPTION

Everforth ECS is seeking a Databricks Solutions Architect to support the design, implementation, and long-term operation of Databricks within a complex Government enterprise environment. This role will work closely with various stakeholders during initial implementation and will transition into owning architectural decisions, best practices, and platform evolution as Databricks is rolled out within the environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the architecture, implementation, and long-term operation of Databricks on AWS in an enterprise environment
Build and productionize solutions for federal customers using Databricks
Provide unification for organization and enterprise data capabilities to break down organizational data and operational silos, including mechanisms to standardize and migrate existing data to a unified data plane/warehouse
Support the integration of Databricks with existing analytics platforms and metadata solutions
Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders and help upskill internal teams through guidance/documentation
Assist and develop customer use case applications of Databricks
Provide input on onboarding federal customers new to Databricks

Salary: $200,000 - $230,000

General Description of Benefits

Must be a US Citizen
Ability to successfully maintain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD)/Public Trust
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience architecting, designing, data engineering with Databricks and AWS in a government setting.
Strong understanding and experience in areas such as Apache Spark, Lakebase, Lakehouse architectures, Delta Lake, Delta Sharing, Medallion Architecture, Data & AI Governance, and use case acceleration.
Working knowledge of both AWS and Azure ecosystems with demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud native data and ETL capabilities (S3, Lambdas, Glue, etc.)
Experience with Unity Catalog and MLFlow within Databricks
Experience with agentic AI tools such as Databricks' Genie and Agent Bricks
Demonstrated experience leveraging data to provide search, enrichment, correlation, AI/ML Model Training, in alignment with government mission and business use cases
Experience integrating Databricks with other analytics platforms.
Prior consulting or customer-facing experience in data architecture or modernization initiatives.
Strong Python skills.
Experience in Agile environments and managing cross-functional technical delivery.
Experience supporting federal customers and federal platforms (e.g., knowledge of GovCloud, FISMA, etc.)
Familiarity with CI/CD.
At least one Databricks certification (Associate or Professional Data Engineer certifications preferred)
Prior experience supporting DHS
Experience with the DHS System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC)
Familiarity with the concepts of a data mesh
AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Solutions Architect Professional Certification
Azure Associate certifications (AZ-204, DP-203)
Familiarity with Databricks Apps
Experience building reference architectures, playbooks, or platform documentation
Experience with metadata platforms (e.g., DataHub, Collibra) and integrating Databricks with them
Prior experience as a Databricks Resident Solutions Architect/Forward Deployed Engineer

#EverforthECS1

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

About Company

ECS was founded in 2001 by experienced IT professionals with a commitment to quality processes, people and performance. Led by our Chairman, Roy Kapani, and an experienced executive leadership team, ECS provides our customers with solutions and services that support their critical needs and further mission objectives. This commitment has paved the way for expansive growth, year over year.

ECS gained market share in 2011 in the Department of Defense and Federal spaces through both organic and acquisition growth. In May, ECS completed its first strategic acquisition with the purchase of OAK Management, Inc., a leading provider of marine environmental services, ship systems engineering, maritime consulting and platform acquisition management. The OAK acquisition kicked off ECS’ intention to add tactical acquisitions as a part of its long term strategy to supplement and expand upon organic growth and to build enterprise value. ECS closed out 2011 with the acquisition of Paradigm Technologies, Inc. The Paradigm transaction added approximately 200 employees to ECS’ existing 900+ employees. Paradigm also added new Defense clients for ECS, including the Missile Defense Agency, the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, the United States Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

In 2012, ECS completed the acquisition of iLuMinA Solutions, Inc. iLuMinA brings large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation and infrastructure design and development to ECS’ expanding capabilities.

ECS will continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and quality processes as we grow and enhance our ability to offer professional excellence to both our customers and our employees.