Senior Data Engineer (Remote) - GovCIO
Govcio • United States
No Relocation
Posted: July 2, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Lead migration efforts from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions.
- 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 user issues related to data access, workspace configuration, pipelines, cataloging, or permissions, escalating to engineering teams when needed.
- Ensure compliance with VA security, governance, and documentation standards while maintaining high system reliability.
- Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to workspace automation, data access flows, and user support operations.
- 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.
- Proficiency in data engineering fundamentals such as ETL/ELT pipeline development, data modeling, and managing structured and unstructured datasets.
- Ability to automate provisioning workflows and infrastructure using scripting or infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, ARM, or Bicep).
- Skilled in implementing secure identity and access management (IAM), RBAC models, and data governance practices within enterprise or federal environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities for diagnosing platform, data access, and pipeline issues and collaborating across teams for resolution.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to document technical processes, create reusable templates, and support users through onboarding, office hours, and white‑glove assistance.
- 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