*** C2C, VISA HOLDERS OR REMOTE CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE ***Our Client is seeking a skilled Starburst & Immuta Data Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage secure, governed data access solutions using Starburst and Immuta for policy-based data security and compliance.
This role requires strong expertise in cloud-native data architecture, distributed query engines, and enterprise data governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement data virtualization solutions using Starburst across multiple data sources.
- Configure and manage Immuta for data access governance, policy enforcement, and dynamic data masking.
- Deploy and manage data solutions in Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL, Synapse, etc.).
- Develop and optimize SQL queries and data pipelines for performance and scalability.
- Implement row-level, column-level, and attribute-based access controls.
- Integrate Starburst with Azure-based data sources (ADLS Gen2, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, etc.).
- Configure new catalogs in Starburst, integrating with Immuta access controls
- Managing SCIM functions supporting user profiles in Starburst and Immuta
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot query performance issues.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments (Terraform, ARM templates).
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards (HIPAA, FedRAMP, etc., if applicable).
Required Qualifications- 3+ years of experience in data engineering within an Azure cloud environment.
- Hands-on experience with Starburst Enterprise
- Experience implementing Immuta data governance and policy management.
- Strong SQL expertise and experience optimizing distributed queries.
- Experience working with Azure services:
- Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Active Directory (AAD)
To be considered, email resumes in the MS Word format with all-inclusive W2 hourly contract rate to work onsite in Richmond, VA. Selected candidate must be willing to submit to a pre-employment, post-offer background check and drug test.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $44.61 - $66.27/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Richmond,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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