Databricks Administrator
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Business Intelligence and Analytics
Job Description Apply Now
The Databricks Administrator plays a vital role in supporting enterprise-level data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives by ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of Databricks platforms in a cloud environment. As a Databricks Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Databricks workspace, maintaining integrations with major cloud services, and supporting technical teams to drive business insights and innovation. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to work within a leading organization recognized for its expertise in data engineering and analytics, providing robust career growth and development opportunities.
In this Databricks Administrator role, you will engage in hands-on administration of the Databricks platform, focusing on scalability, performance, and secure access to data resources. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and data scientists, delivering platform support, troubleshooting, and optimizations. Your expertise will be crucial in enforcing governance standards, implementing cost management strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Ideal for professionals with a strong background in cloud-based data platforms and deep knowledge of Databricks, this role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
As part of your responsibilities, you will manage workspace configurations, cluster policies, user access, and service integrations such as AWS S3. You will monitor platform health and availability, address performance issues, and support platform users with their technical requirements. The organization you will join is committed to employee success, offering an employee stock ownership program, a dedicated engagement manager, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and growth. Working in Austin, Texas, you will benefit from being part of a dynamic tech hub with access to leading industry resources and a vibrant professional community.
If you are an experienced Databricks Administrator with a passion for optimizing cloud-based data platforms and supporting enterprise analytics, we encourage you to apply for this full-time position. Take the next step in your career and contribute to impactful data-driven projects by clicking the job application button today.
Databricks Administrator - Summary- Key technical expert in administering and optimizing the Databricks platform for large-scale data engineering and analytics workloads.
- Supports enterprise initiatives by ensuring platform reliability, security, and compliance in a cloud environment.
- Engages with cross-functional teams to deliver platform support, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
- Administer, configure, and maintain Databricks workspaces in a cloud environment to enable scalable data engineering and analytics workflows.
- Manage workspace configuration, cluster policies, user access, and integration with cloud services such as AWS S3.
- Monitor Databricks platform health, performance, and availability, addressing any issues proactively.
- Ensure all platform components adhere to security and compliance standards, including user authorization and data protection.
- Support data engineers, analysts, and data scientists by providing platform optimizations, troubleshooting, and guidance on best practices.
- Enforce data governance policies and implement cost management strategies for Databricks workloads.
- Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and expertise.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program providing long-term financial opportunity.
- Access to a dedicated engagement manager for career support and guidance.
- Recognition by ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award for 12 consecutive years.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience administering Databricks workspaces in cloud environments, with a focus on AWS.
- Extensive knowledge of Databricks cluster configuration, job scheduling, and workspace management.
- Proficient in managing user access, roles, and permissions using IAM, SCIM, and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Strong understanding of Apache Spark concepts, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Experience integrating Databricks with cloud storage services such as AWS S3.
- Demonstrates a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to platform administration and support.
- Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Shows a keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to security, compliance, and data governance.
- Brings a passion for staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in cloud data platforms and analytics.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a leading data engineering organization.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being and success.
- Located in Austin, Texas, providing access to a thriving technology community and industry-leading resources.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- IDR is subject to governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for civil rights compliance. Voluntary self-identification is available and strictly confidential.
If you are ready to make a significant impact as a Databricks Administrator, apply now by clicking the job application button and take the next step in your professional journey!