Sr. Databricks Consultant - Top Secret Clearance

ECS Corporate Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Secret Clearance

Job summary

ECS Corporate Services in Arlington, VA seeks a Sr. Databricks Consultant to design, optimize, and fine-tune Databricks environments for advanced data analytics, ML, and AI-driven insights.

The role focuses on data pipeline optimization, scalable model training, and collaborating with clients to deliver measurable improvements in data-driven decision-making while supporting Professional Services and Managed Cybersecurity Services programs.

Qualifications

• US citizen with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Deep experience in Databricks for design, optimization, and tuning
• Proficient in Python and SQL for data engineering
• Experience with Spark-based processing and data lakehouse architectures

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks
• Optimize workflows and clusters for performance and cost
• Integrate Databricks with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance standards
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver datasets and insights
• Troubleshoot issues and drive continual improvements in data infra

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

MLflow

Cloud platforms

ETL/ELT pipelines

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Databricks

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

ECS is seeking a Sr. Databricks Consultant to work in our Arlington, VA office .

Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding. We are seeking a skilled individual with deep experience in Databricks to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to consult with customers to design, optimize, and fine-tune their Databricks environments for advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven insights. Leveraging tools such as Delta Lake, MLflow, and Databricks Machine Learning, the Data Scientist will play a crucial role in enabling clients to maximize performance, scalability, and value from their data platforms. This role will support ECS's Professional Services and Managed Cybersecurity Services programs, with a focus on Databricks solutions. You will specialize in data pipeline optimization, scalable model training, and advanced analytics on Databricks, offering you a unique opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and collaborate with clients to deliver measurable improvements in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Databricks.
• Optimize workflows and clusters for performance and cost efficiency.
• Integrate Databricks with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality datasets and insights.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement in data infrastructure.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000

General Description of Benefits

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Proven experience working with Databricks in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data engineering.
• Experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
• Knowledge of data lakehouse architecture and best practices.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, or GCP Storage).
• Hands-on experience building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Ability to travel, as needed, to customer sites.

Must be a US Citizen per contract. Bachelor's degree; preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.