Senior Cloud Data Engineer (Remote)

GovCIO; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to support the VA Data Modernization initiative. This role is fully remote within the United States and requires expertise in modern cloud tools, Databricks, and VHA Data Lake integrations.

The candidate will design, provision, and automate cloud-based data workspaces, lead teams across data platform, security, and analytics, and ensure scalable, governed access and smooth onboarding for new users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 12 years in IT, engineering, or related field (or commensurate experience).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create cloud workspaces with standard tools to accelerate onboarding.
• Lead migration from on-prem to cloud-based solutions.
• Automate provisioning for user intake, workspace creation, and data access.
• Lead data platform engineering, security, and analytics teams for compliant, efficient workspace ops.
• Map users to workspace personas and configurations.

Skills

Azure

Databricks

SQL Server

Python

Terraform

RBAC

Delta Lake

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks Administration

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

PowerShell

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Data Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative. This role focuses on providing the necessary subject matter expertise to design, provision, and automate cloud‑based data workspaces. The ideal candidate is an expert in modern cloud tools, Databricks, VHA Data Lake integrations, and automated workspace creation. This position is fully remote, located in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create cloud workspaces equipped with the most commonly used tools to ensure rapid assignment and reduced onboarding friction.
• Lead migration efforts from on‑premises infrastructure to cloud‑based solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for network designs, policies, and procedures.
• Automate provisioning processes for user intake, workspace creation, and core data access.
• Lead teams of data platform engineers, security teams, and analytics stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient workspace operations.
• Map new users to the appropriate workspace personas and configurations.
• Build and configure workspaces in PreProd (with live data) or Prod environments, including setup of Service Principals, workgroup personas, access controls, and security configurations.
• Create and manage linked services, mount points, and integrations between Databricks and the VHA Data Lake.
• Develop and maintain Databricks catalogs to support streamlined data discovery and governed access.
• Troubleshoot issues related to cloud provisioning, access, and workspace functionality, delivering timely and high‑quality support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including automation enhancement, intake optimization, and workspace standardization.
• Document processes, SOPs, access models, and configurations to support operational transparency and repeatability.
• Provide white‑glove support to new and existing users, ensuring strong adoption and high user satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years experience in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. (or commensurate experience)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Expertise with Azure or other major cloud platforms.
• Certifications: Databricks Certified, Azure Data Engineer, AZ900 – Azure fundamentals
• Experience with SQL Server/SQL Server Admin, Azure, ETL, Relational Databases, AWS Cloud Platforms, ADF, Python, Spark SQL, Synapse, Azure Storage, Azure Eventhub, Azure Logic Apps, Database Design, Sharepoint, Power BI.
• Experience with Databricks workspace administration, catalog creation, mount configurations, and cluster setup.
• Familiarity with cloud identity and access management (IAM), including Service Principals, role‑based access control (RBAC), and persona‑based configurations.
• Strong knowledge and experience with data lake architectures, especially Delta Lake or similar structured storage solutions.
• Experience automating cloud provisioning workflows (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell, Python).
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and business teams.
• Strong documentation practices and experience building standard operating procedures.
• Experience supporting public sector or healthcare data environments is a plus.

Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust

Posted Salary Range

USD $195,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /Yr.

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well‑being, beyond the standard company‑offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full‑time employees

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.