Databricks Platform Engineer (AWS) - (TS / SCI)

This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

North Point Technology is hiring a hands-on engineer to own, harden, and scale a global, mission data platform for a critical GEOINT modernization mission for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). You'll administer Databricks at scale, build secure AWS infrastructure, and ship automation that accelerates analysts and data scientists worldwide.

Responsibilities

Administer Databricks (workspaces, users / groups, clusters / jobs, pools, JSON configs), monitor performance, and resolve issues

Operate AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC / networking, CloudWatch, Lambda) with strong security and reliability

Deliver Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation); automate reports, admin tools, and service metrics

Support multiple VPC-based Databricks shards serving 400+ global users

Drive integration, security hardening, operational readiness, and clear documentation

Work in Agile (sprints, standups, retrospectives) with developers, analysts, and vendors

Required

US citizenship; active Top Secret with SCI and ability to pass a polygraph

BS in CS / IS / Engineering (or related) + 8 years, or MS + 6 years

Enterprise Databricks administration experience

Proven AWS experience across compute, storage, databases, IAM, and networking

Automation / scripting skills; strong documentation habits

Excel for data transformation / graphing; PowerPoint for visuals

Classified cloud security / compliance familiarity

Security+ CE (or similar) within 6 months for privileged admin access

Agile / Scrum experience; Jira / Confluence

Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission environment

Preferred

DoD / IC customer experience; familiarity with IC data handling

Containers / orchestration (Docker, ECS / EKS)

Python (Pandas, Boto3, PySpark, MLOps), Java or Scala for data engineering

AWS certs (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)

Bash scripting; Jupyter; Power Query / Power Pivot

Strong SQL (tuning, plans, indexing); data transforms and joins on common keys

Software patterns (Clientâ??Server, Microservices, MVC)

Multi-cloud exposure (AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle)

CI / CD (Jenkins, GitLab) and Docker

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country's most crucial missions!  We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer's most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!  We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!