Lead Databricks Solutions Architect

ECS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Lead Databricks Solutions Architect to design, implement, and operate Databricks within a complex government enterprise environment. The role starts with close collaboration during initial implementation and evolves to owning architectural decisions and platform evolution as the solution is rolled out.

The position is based in Arlington, VA, with responsibilities spanning AWS Databricks architecture, data governance, and cross‑functional delivery for federal customers.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD/Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, implementation, and long-term operation of Databricks on AWS in an enterprise environment.
• Build and productionize Databricks solutions for federal customers.
• Unify organizational data capabilities to break down data silos and migrate data to a unified data plane/warehouse.
• Support integration of Databricks with existing analytics platforms and metadata solutions.
• Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders and upskill internal teams through guidance and documentation.
• Develop customer use case applications of Databricks.

Skills

Databricks

AWS

Python

Governm ent environment

CI/CD

Unity Catalog

MLFlow

Spark

Delta Lake

Azure

Tools

S3

Lambdas

Glue

Job description

Job Summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Lead Databricks Solutions Architect to work in our Arlington, VA office. The role will support design, implementation, and long‑term operation of Databricks within a complex Government enterprise environment, starting as a close collaborator during initial implementation and evolving to own architectural decisions, best practices, and platform evolution as the solution is rolled out.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and documentation
• Assist and develop customer use case applications of Databricks
• Provide input on onboarding federal customers new to Databricks

Salary

$200,000 - $230,000

Benefits

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• 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, and data engineering with Databricks and AWS in a government setting
• Strong understanding and experience in areas such as Apache Spark, 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)

Desired Skills

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of 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.

About Everforth ECS

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.

Company Values

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

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