Databricks Administrator ( US Citizen or GC only)

OnPoint Insights; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OnPoint Insights is looking for a highly experienced Databricks Administrator based in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate will manage and optimize the Databricks platform, supporting its development, testing, and production environments while ensuring system performance and user access governance.

The role requires over 10 years of IT experience with a strong emphasis on cloud platforms and data management, as well as knowledge in scripting and automation to support business analytics across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience, emphasizing data platforms and cloud expertise.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and security practices.
• Knowledge in performance tuning and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Administer Databricks across various environments.
• Manage configurations, user permissions, and platform operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure platform governance.

Skills

Apache Spark

Data platforms expertise

SQL proficiency

Cloud platforms knowledge

Python scripting

Troubleshooting skills

IAM and Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

CI/CD tools

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Databricks Administrator with 10+ years of overall IT experience to manage, support, and optimize our Databricks environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise‑level system administration, ensuring a secure, scalable, and high‑performing analytics ecosystem.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Administer and support the Databricks platform across development, test, and production environments
• Manage workspace configuration, cluster policies, job scheduling, and platform settings
• Monitor system performance, usage, and cost optimization
• Implement and manage user access, roles, permissions, and security controls
• Integrate Databricks with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Support deployment of notebooks, jobs, and workflows
• Troubleshoot platform, connectivity, and performance issues
• Ensure platform reliability with backup, recovery, and high availability practices
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, analysts, and business stakeholders
• Implement governance, compliance, and security best practices
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Support upgrades, patches, and new feature implementations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 15+ years of overall IT experience, with significant experience in data platforms and cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of Apache Spark, cluster management, and distributed systems
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of IAM, networking, and security best practices
• Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and scripting for automation
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and data governance frameworks
• Experience in enterprise data warehouse or big data environments
• Databricks or cloud certifications preferred