Staff Technical Solution Engineer
Databricks· Cleared Engineering
McLean, VA$153.4k - $210.9kfull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Staff level role focused on securing and maintaining the infrastructure for Databricks’ multi-cloud data enclaves and Generative AI software within air-gapped, highly secure GovCloud environments. Responsible for advanced debugging, environment analysis, tooling, and guiding secure pipeline operations in a SCIF environment.
Responsibilities
- Drive technical triage, infrastructure visibility, and incident resolution for multi-cloud data enclaves and GenAI software in air-gapped environments.
- Unblock complex GovCloud system interactions and serve as the secure-zone operational interface for internal engineering teams.
- Safely execute and adapt infrastructure scripts, automation tools, and diagnostic workflows within secure boundaries under modern access guidelines.
- Identify and resolve systemic environment blocks, review configurations to ensure compliant patch deployment pipelines.
- Navigate evolving operational frameworks within secure facilities (SCIF) and ensure GovCloud interactions meet federal security benchmarks.
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
- Current polygraph (Counterintelligence or Full Scope) highly desired.
- 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Support Engineering, DevSecOps, or related technical operations.
- High proficiency in Python, Go, Bash, or Java; able to read, edit, and troubleshoot software and infrastructure code.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Hands-on debugging and systems administration in major public clouds (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong Linux/Unix, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated patch deployment experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to work from McLean, VA secure facility with potential 24x7 SCIF coverage.
Skills
Required:Top Secret / SCI clearancePythonBashTerraformKubernetes
Nice to have:PolygraphGoJava
Benefits
- Access to comprehensive benefits package (region-specific).
- Pay transparency with local pay range: $153,400—$210,850 USD.
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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