About the role

What will you do at Peraton?

Responsibilities

The Databricks Data Engineer will be responsible for the hands-on build-out of a Government-owned Databricks workspace and the data ingestion/integration work needed to consolidate agency business system data. This includes designing and implementing data pipelines from core enterprise systems, implementing Unity Catalog for data governance, configuring MLflow for machine learning workflows, and developing comprehensive documentation to support sustainment beyond the pilot.
This role is 100% Remote.
Other Responsibilities Include:
Build out and configure a dedicated Government workspace within the existing Databricks environment
Design and implement data ingestion pipelines from core agency business systems including financial, HR, CRM, and ITSM systems
Leverage native/built-in connectors where source systems support them; design custom integration approaches for legacy systems
Normalize and prepare ingested data within Databricks for consumption by downstream visualization/reporting tools
Implement Databricks Unity Catalog for centralized data governance, metadata management, active auditing, and end-to-end lineage tracking
Review current configuration, assess security controls for CUI/PII/PHI/financial data, and implement improvements
Develop comprehensive "as-built" documentation including physical/logical architecture diagrams, automated data dictionaries, and SOPs
Document data sources, integration methods, and data lake architecture decisions to support sustainment

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

Min 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD
US Citizenship
Active DoD Secret clearance
2 years working on the Databricks platform
Strong proficiency in PySpark, Spark SQL, and Python for large-scale data processing and pipeline development
Hands-on experience with Unity Catalog administration, including metastore management, access policies, and data lineage
Experience with pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Databricks Workflows)
Experience with Delta Lake, schema evolution, time travel, and optimization techniques
Experience integrating heterogeneous enterprise systems, including legacy/custom integrations
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and infrastructure-as-code practices
Understanding of data governance principles, compliance frameworks, and CUI/PII handling practices
Familiarity with financial, HR, CRM, or ITSM data structures
Git/CI-CD pipeline experience
DoD 8570 certification

Preferred Qualifications

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate or Professional certification
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Which skills does this role require?

PySparkSpark SQLPythonUnity CatalogData EngineeringData PipelinesDelta LakeAirflowCI/CDGitData GovernanceMetadata ManagementCloud PlatformsInfrastructure-as-codeDatabricks WorkflowsAzureAWSDoD Secret ClearanceCUIPIIPHIFinancial SystemsHR SystemsCRMITSMDoD 8570Data LakeSchema EvolutionTime TravelSQLSparkMachine Learning

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