Senior Cloud Data Engineer - Remote Data Modernization Lead

GovCIO; United States; Remote; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Data Engineer to support the VA Data Modernization initiative. This fully remote role is located in the United States and focuses on designing, provisioning, and automating cloud-based data workspaces using Databricks and modern cloud tools.

Responsibilities include building scalable workspaces, migrating from on-prem to cloud, automating provisioning, and coordinating with data platform security and analytics teams to ensure governed access and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create cloud workspaces with common tools for rapid onboarding.
• Lead migration from on-prem to cloud-based solutions.
• Document network designs, policies, and procedures.
• Automate provisioning for user intake, workspace creation, and data access.
• Lead data platform, security, and analytics teams for compliant operations.
• Map new users to workspace personas and configurations.
• Build workspaces in PreProd and Prod with principals, RBAC, and security.
• Create and manage Databricks catalogs, linked services, mounts, and integrations with the VHA Data Lake.
• Troubleshoot cloud provisioning, access, and workspace issues; provide high-quality support.
• Contribute to automation, intake optimization, and workspace standardization.
• Document SOPs and configurations to support repeatability.
• Provide white-glove user support and drive adoption.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure

Databricks

SQL Server

ADF

Python

Spark SQL

Synapse

Power BI

Terraform

ARM

Bicep

PowerShell

Azure Storage

Azure Event Hub

Job description

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Data Engineer to support the VA Data Modernization initiative. This fully remote role is located in the United States and focuses on designing, provisioning, and automating cloud-based data workspaces using Databricks and modern cloud tools.

Responsibilities include building scalable workspaces, migrating from on-prem to cloud, automating provisioning, and coordinating with data platform security and analytics teams to ensure governed access and