About Databricks
At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's
toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical
breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use
deep data insights to improve their business. Founded by engineers — and customer obsessed — we leap at every opportunity to solve
technical challenges, from designing next-gen UI/UX for interfacing with data to scaling our services and infrastructure across
millions of virtual machines. And we're only getting started.
The Role
As data and Generative AI
applications become increasingly foundational to public sector modernization and national security, safeguarding the
infrastructure that powers them is paramount. Databricks is looking for a Staff Technical Solution Engineer to join our Cleared
Engineering team in McLean, VA. This team sits at the critical intersection of core infrastructure operations and active platform
reliability, ensuring our multi-cloud data enclaves and advanced AI software run flawlessly inside highly secure, air-gapped
partitions. In this role, you will move beyond reactive ticketing to tackle complex system and network environment blocks, serving
as a primary technical pillar for our secure GovCloud operations.
This position offers a unique opportunity to own the
operational integrity of high-side platform interactions. You will be responsible for executing sophisticated debugging, deep-dive
environment analysis, and running specialized tooling and scripts to unblock internal engineering teams. Operating within a
high-consequence compliance framework, you will navigate evolving operational models—including dedicated secure facility
operations—while directly engineering out systemic roadblocks. If you are a sharp systems or cloud specialist looking to apply
your technical expertise to the world's leading Data and AI platform within the intelligence and defense space, this role offers
unmatched technical scope and mission-critical impact.
The Impact You’ll Have
- Ensure
Platform Reliability: Drive the technical triage, infrastructure visibility, and incident resolution for Databricks’
multi-cloud data enclaves and Generative AI software running inside air-gapped environments.
- Unblock Secure
Engineering Pipelines: Serve as the essential secure-zone operational interface, unblocking complex GovCloud system
interactions and taking on the analysis and triage burden for internal engineering teams.
- Execute Advanced
Tooling & Scripting: Safely execute and adapt infrastructure scripts, automation tools, and diagnostic workflows
natively within secure boundaries, adhering strictly to modern access guidelines.
- Optimize Environment
Patching: Identify and resolve systemic environment blocks, reviewing infrastructure configurations to ensure
streamlined, compliant patch deployment pipelines.
- Maintain Guardrails & Compliance: Navigate and
implement evolving operational frameworks within secure facilities (SCIF), ensuring all GovCloud interactions strictly meet
rigorous federal security benchmarks.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering,
Cloud Infrastructure, Support Engineering, DevSecOps, or a related technical operational role.
- High-level proficiency in
at least one modern language (Python, Go, Bash, or Java) with the technical aptitude to read, edit, and troubleshoot software and
infrastructure code natively.
- Solid baseline familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or
CloudFormation.
- Hands-on debugging and systems administration experience inside major public cloud boundaries
(specifically AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms).
- Strong foundation in Linux/Unix systems engineering, containers
(Docker/Kubernetes orchestration mechanics), and automated patch deployment pipelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to work out of our McLean, VA secure
facility, including flexibility to support 24x7 operational coverage frameworks within a SCIF environment as required.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
- Prior experience supporting AWS World Wide Public Sector (WWPS), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Federal Support, or
specialized high-side defense integration environments.
- Demonstrated history of navigating complex federal compliance
frameworks, GovCloud boundaries, or air-gapped environment constraints.
- Strong professional tenure, showing a track
record of stability and ownership within complex engineering or defense-intelligence spaces.
Pay Range
Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable
compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for
non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several
factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant
certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full
width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus,
equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Local Pay Range
$153,400—$210,850 USD
About
Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000
organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 —
rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San
Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks,
Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
Benefits
At Databricks,
we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the
benefits offered in your region click here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal
employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color,
disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental
ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected
characteristics.
Compliance
If access to export-controlled
technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a
U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis
alone.