Job Description

Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Azure Databricks Administrator.

As the Azure Databricks Administrator within this department, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Databricks platform, ensuring optimal performance and security across workspaces, clusters, and jobs. This role is crucial in overseeing user administration, managing Azure storage solutions, and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. By leveraging a deep understanding of Databricks architecture and proficiency in scripting languages, the administrator will automate tasks and enhance the efficiency of data operations. Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality support will enable effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, directly contributing to the department's mission of delivering robust data solutions and insights.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Azure Databricks Platform, workspaces, clusters, and jobs
• Oversee user administration including access controls and permissions
• Handle library installations, runtime management, and policy enforcement
• Implement/analyze cost control measures and monitor platform usage and performance
• Administer Unity Catalog for data governance and security
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and analysts to optimize and streamline data workflows, and analytical pipelines on the Databricks platform
• Manage Azure storage solutions, including Blob Storage and Data Lake Storage
• Administer Azure Key Vault for secure storage of secrets and keys
• Configure and manage Azure Data Factory for data integration and ETL processes
• Implement and manage VNETs, firewalls, Azure policies and security best practices
• Implement and manage Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and version control
• Implement best practices for automated deployment and continuous integration
• Set up budgets and alerts to monitor and control Azure costs and spend
• Implement monitoring solutions for platform health and performance
• Configure alerts for proactive issue detection and resolution
• Databricks Lakehouse Monitoringdevelop and execute ad hoc operational reports not already implemented within the EDC (e.g., nonstandard query reports).

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Information systems, or Engineering
7+ years of related professional experience administering data platforms
3+ years experience with Azure Databricks Lakehouse Platform
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python/PySpark, PowerShell, or Bash
Experience in automating administrative tasks and workflows
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
Experience with ETL processes, data pipelines, and big data technologies
Experience with backup and restore procedures for Databricks and Azure services
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to document processes, procedures, and configurations clearly
Commitment to providing high-quality support to internal/external users and stakeholders
Ability to understand and address the needs of internal and external customers
Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, features, and best practices
Experience with Delta Lake and Databricks SQL for advanced data management
Experience in performance tuning and optimization for both Databricks and Azure environments
Experience supporting/administering data science and ML workloads in Databricks
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation
Experience integrating Databricks with other data platforms and tools
Understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Experience implementing data protection measures and ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Langone Health's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,589.96 - $162,649.75 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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