Azure Databricks Administrator

Title: Azure Databricks Administrator
Location: Philadelphia, PA,
Duration : 12+ Months (Possible Extension)

Description:
We are seeking an experienced Azure Databricks Platform Administrator with strong expertise in Azure cloud administration, platform operations, and enterprise data platform support.

Must Have Skills:
Azure Databricks Administration
Azure Cloud Platform Administration
SQL

Experience Required: 10+ years of experience in data platform or cloud administration Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data bricks

Key Responsibilities:
Lead platform operations and administration for enterprise Azure data platforms
Manage platform stability, security, governance, and compliance across Azure environments
Administer Azure Data bricks workspaces, cluster policies, ADF, ADLS Gen2, RBAC, Entra ID, and Key Vault integrations
Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Splunk, and operational monitoring tools
Support CI/CD, release governance, change management, and platform automation using Azure DevOps
Implement Databricks cost optimization strategies including cluster right-sizing, autoscaling, auto-termination, and instance pools
Configure and manage HVR Hub, Fivetran connectors, and enterprise data integration services
Collaborate with DataOps, FinOps, Infrastructure, and Security teams to improve operational efficiency and platform reliability
Required Qualifications:
Strong expertise in Azure Data bricks administration and Azure cloud services
Hands-on experience with ADLS Gen2, Azure Networking, Azure Monitor, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and SQL
Experience with RBAC, governance, observability, monitoring, and platform security
Strong troubleshooting, automation, and production support experience in enterprise environments
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Splunk, Tidal, Azure DevOps, HVR, and Fivetran
Knowledge of FinOps, policy-as-code, and enterprise platform governance