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Azure Databricks Administrator (Hybrid)

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Azure Databricks Administrator
  • Administer and maintain Azure Databricks workspaces, clusters, and Unity Catalog across dev, staging, and production environments.
  • Design and enforce cluster policies, access controls, and workspace configurations aligned with enterprise security standards.
  • Manage Unity Catalog — including metastores, catalogs, schemas, and fine-grained data access policies.
  • Monitor platform health, cluster utilization, job performance, and implement auto-scaling and cost optimization strategies.
  • Integrate Databricks with Azure services including ADLS Gen2, Azure Key Vault, Azure Active Directory, Event Hubs, and Synapse Analytics.
  • Implement secrets management, service principals, and managed identity configurations using Azure AD and Databricks Secrets.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, ARM/Bicep templates, or Databricks Terraform provider.
  • Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Databricks workflows using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with data governance, audit logging, and lineage tracking.
  • Troubleshoot cluster failures, job bottlenecks, Spark performance issues, and data pipeline errors.
  • Maintain runbooks, platform documentation, and administer change management processe

*Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and who can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply—even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until May 21, 2026,
The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000 - $ 135,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
  • We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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