Databricks Administration Specialist

sbasite; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SBA Communications is seeking a Databricks Administration Specialist to join the Database Engineering team. You will provision and govern Databricks on Azure, enforce Unity Catalog governance, and manage identity and access controls across the platform.

You will also design infrastructure as code with Terraform and Databricks Asset Bundles, and support CI/CD promotions via Azure DevOps, aligning with EDW/ODS operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Databricks on Azure and Unity Catalog governance.
• Proficiency in identity management including MFA enforcement and SCIM provisioning.
• Hands-on with Terraform to provision infrastructure and manage CI/CD via Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Databricks Platform Administration & Engineering: Provision, configure, and manage Databricks workspaces in Azure, including cluster policies, SQL Warehouses, compute governance, and workspace-level security hardening.
• Unity Catalog & Data Governance: Administer Unity Catalog with policies, data lineage, and metadata tagging.
• Identity & Access Management: Manage user provisioning with SCIM/Entra ID; enforce MFA and access reviews.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Design and manage Terraform and DAB; support CI/CD via Azure DevOps; maintain SDLC standards.

Skills

Databricks Administration

Azure Databricks

Unity Catalog

Identity & Access Management

Terraform

Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB)

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Terraform

Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB)

Azure DevOps

Job description

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company , our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes -the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus , where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

This includes:

• Financial Wellbeing
  401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of a percentage of employee contributions and profit sharing, where applicable
• Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable
• Health and Mental Wellbeing
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage
  Paid parental leave and company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible
  Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives
• Personal Growth & Balance
  Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role
  Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible
  Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role

Benefit offerings are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and applicable law, and may vary based on factors such as employment status, job classification, work location, and scheduled hours. Certain benefits may not be available to part-time employees or employees working fewer than 30 hours per week. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Your Next Career Opportunity - Databricks Administration Specialist

The Databricks Administration Specialist is a hands-on individual contributor role within the Database Engineering team at SBA Communications, responsible for provisioning, administering, and governing the enterprise Databricks platform on Microsoft Azure. Reporting to the Manager, Database Engineering, this position requires a technically skilled professional with deep expertise in Databricks workspace administration, Unity Catalog, identity and access management, infrastructure as code, and Azure data platform integration. The Databricks Administration Specialist will work closely with the Cloud Engineering team to ensure infrastructure-level alignment across Azure networking, storage, and security, and will serve as the primary infrastructure lead. The role plays a critical part in enforcing data governance standards, maintaining the Medallion architecture, supporting EDW/ODS platform operations, and ensuring the Databricks environment meets organizational security, compliance, and cost management requirements.

What You Will Do - Primary Responsibilities

• Databricks Platform Administration & Engineering : Provision, configure, and manage Databricks workspaces in Azure, including cluster policies, SQL Warehouses, compute governance, and workspace-level security hardening. Enforce secure cluster connectivity and no-policy cluster restrictions in alignment with EDW/ODS platform standards.
• Unity Catalog & Data Governance : Administer and maintain Databricks Unity Catalog as the system of record for data access governance, including catalog/schema structure, RBAC/ACL policies, row-level and column-level security, data lineage registration, and metadata tagging. Partner with the Manager, Database Engineering to enforce data governance standards and segregation of duties.
• Identity & Access Management : Manage Databricks user provisioning via SCIM/Automatic Identity Management integrated with Azure Active Directory/Entra ID. Maintain access control matrices, conduct quarterly access reviews (QAR), and ensure MFA enforcement and local password disablement align with organizational policy.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation : Design and manage infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB). Support CI/CD pipeline promotion across Dev, QA, and Production environments via Azure DevOps. Maintain repository structure and branching standards per SDLC guidelines.
• Medallion Architecture Sup