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This includes designing and implementing data pipelines from core enterprise systems, implementing Unity Catalog for data governance, configuring MLflow for machine learning workflows, and developing comprehensive documentation to support sustainment beyond the pilot.\nThis role is 100% Remote.\nOther Responsibilities Include:\nBuild out and configure a dedicated Government workspace within the existing Databricks environment\nDesign and implement data ingestion pipelines from core agency business systems including financial, HR, CRM, and ITSM systems\nLeverage native/built-in connectors where source systems support them; design custom integration approaches for legacy systems\nNormalize and prepare ingested data within Databricks for consumption by downstream visualization/reporting tools\nImplement Databricks Unity Catalog for centralized data governance, metadata management, active auditing, and end-to-end lineage tracking\nReview current configuration, assess security controls for CUI/PII/PHI/financial data, and implement improvements\nDevelop comprehensive \"as-built\" documentation including physical/logical architecture diagrams, automated data dictionaries, and SOPs\nDocument data sources, integration methods, and data lake architecture decisions to support sustainment\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nMin 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD\nUS Citizenship\nActive DoD Secret clearance\n2 years working on the Databricks platform\nStrong proficiency in PySpark, Spark SQL, and Python for large-scale data processing and pipeline development\nHands-on experience with Unity Catalog administration, including metastore management, access policies, and data lineage\nExperience with pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Databricks Workflows)\nExperience with Delta Lake, schema evolution, time travel, and optimization techniques\nExperience integrating heterogeneous enterprise systems, including legacy/custom integrations\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and infrastructure-as-code practices\nUnderstanding of data governance principles, compliance frameworks, and CUI/PII handling practices\nFamiliarity with financial, HR, CRM, or ITSM data structures\nGit/CI-CD pipeline experience\nDoD 8570 certification\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDatabricks Certified Data Engineer Associate or Professional certification\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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