Senior Cloud Data Engineer (Remote) - GovCIO
Govcio • United States
No Relocation
Posted: July 3, 2026
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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.
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
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:
- During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
- Camera must be on
- A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
During the Interview Process Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
- During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening Background check, to include: Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
- Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years)
- Verification of your highest level of education
- Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
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