This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
North Point Technology is hiring a hands-on engineer to own, harden, and scale a global, mission data platform for a critical GEOINT modernization mission for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). You’ll administer Databricks at scale, build secure AWS infrastructure, and ship automation that accelerates analysts and data scientists worldwide.
Responsibilities
Administer Databricks (workspaces, users/groups, clusters/jobs, pools, JSON configs), monitor performance, and resolve issues
Operate AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC/networking, CloudWatch, Lambda) with strong security and reliability
Deliver Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation); automate reports, admin tools, and service metrics
Support multiple VPC-based Databricks shards serving 400+ global users
Drive integration, security hardening, operational readiness, and clear documentation
Work in Agile (sprints, standups, retrospectives) with developers, analysts, and vendors
Required
US citizenship; active Top Secret with SCI and ability to pass a polygraph
BS in CS/IS/Engineering (or related) + 8 years, or MS + 6 years
Enterprise Databricks administration experience
Proven AWS experience across compute, storage, databases, IAM, and networking
Automation/scripting skills; strong documentation habits
Excel for data transformation/graphing; PowerPoint for visuals
Classified cloud security/compliance familiarity
Security+ CE (or similar) within 6 months for privileged admin access
Agile/Scrum experience; Jira/Confluence
Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission environment
Preferred
DoD/IC customer experience; familiarity with IC data handling
Containers/orchestration (Docker, ECS/EKS)
Python (Pandas, Boto3, PySpark, MLOps), Java or Scala for data engineering
AWS certs (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)
Bash scripting; Jupyter; Power Query/Power Pivot
Strong SQL (tuning, plans, indexing); data transforms and joins on common keys
Software patterns (Client–Server, Microservices, MVC)
Multi-cloud exposure (AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle)
CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab) and Docker
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!