Databricks

Sr.StaffSecurityAssuranceEngineer

$375–625k ~AI est. California, United States Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Staff Security Assurance Engineer at Databricks. Skills: Security compliance, Program management, Cloud-native. Lead security compliance initiatives. Manage end-to-end delivery”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable business growth; Safeguard customers; Expand global markets

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Complexity management; Competing constraints

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12 years of experience in security and technical program/project management, US Citizenship Required

Nice to Have

Experience at a fast-paced, cloud-native organization, Experience with FedRAMP, PCI, HIPAA

What You'll Do.

Lead security compliance initiatives

Manage end-to-end delivery

Identify project blockers

Neutralize project blockers

Maintain high velocity

Navigate technical trade-offs

Navigate compliance trade-offs

Reach timely resolutions

Refine project frameworks

Oversee project lifecycles

Provide executive transparency

Report status accurately

Forge collaborative relationships

Align on security goals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional projects; Security Assurance Team; Technical stakeholders; Engineering teams; IT teams; Product teams; Internal Audit; Corporate Operations

Communication Scope

Executive briefings; High-level briefings; Deep-dive technical discussions; Actionable insights

Process & Methodology

Precision program management, Project lifecycles, Milestones, Dependencies, Risk mitigation, Status reporting, Agile methodologies

Full Job Description

RDQ326R106 While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered. As a Senior Staff Security Assurance Engineer within the Security Assurance Team, you will lead high-visibility security compliance implementation initiatives. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, you will serve as a strategic catalyst for these programs, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with Databricks’ global security objectives. You will navigate a complex, cloud-native landscape, collaborating with Security, IT, Engineering, Internal Audit, Corporate Operations, and other teams, to assure successful completion of highly cross-functional projects that enable the growth of our business and safeguard of our customers. US Citizenship Required. The impact you will have: Drive Project Outcomes: Adopt an ownership mindset to manage the end-to-end delivery of work required for new security certifications, expanding Databricks’ reach across global markets. Accelerate Execution: Act as a force multiplier by proactively identifying and neutralizing project blockers, reducing friction, and maintaining high velocity in a cloud-native environment. Orchestrate Cross-Functional Decision Making: Navigate complex technical and compliance trade-offs, driving consensus across Engineering, IT, and Product teams to reach timely resolutions. Optimize Delivery Methodologies: Continuously refine project frameworks to maximize effectiveness, ensuring that security initiatives are both rigorous and agile. Precision Program Management: Masterfully oversee project lifecycles—including milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation—while providing executive-level transparency through accurate status reporting. Build Strategic Partnerships: Forge deep, collaborative relationships with Security Assurance Team subject matter experts and technical stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment on security goals. What we look for: We are looking for a prof

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