Specialist Solutions Architect - Cloud Platform & Infrastructure

Databricks; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 247,500; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking an Infrastructure & Platform Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA) to guide enterprise customers through architecture, administration, and security of Databricks deployments.

You will partner with Solutions Architects to design and deploy mission-critical workloads, align roadmaps with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, and mentor others while continuously learning in cloud infrastructure, network security, and automated deployments. The role can be remote.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in cloud platform architecture across AWS, Azure or GCP with security and networking focus.
• 2+ years in distributed architectures and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).
• 2+ years in a customer-facing technical role (Pre-Sales, Post-Sales, or Consulting).
• Deep expertise in at least one domain: Security & Identity, Networking & Deployments, Platform Administration, InfraOps.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Java or Scala and strong SQL proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Nice-to-have Databricks Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, Platform Administrator).
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic customers through full lifecycle of Databricks platform administration from design to production deployment.
• Architect secure, scalable enterprise deployments meeting cloud networking, identity and security standards.
• Serve as SME in core domains like cloud infrastructure, IaC, networking, or identity management.
• Support Solutions Architects during complex sales cycles by building PoC architectures and technical content.
• Deliver tutorials, hackathons, conference talks, and contribute to Databricks open-source community.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud security

Networking

Identity management

IaC (Terraform)

Python/Java/Scala

SQL proficiency

Pre-Sales / customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Job description

FEQ327R691

As an Infrastructure & Platform Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA), you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding enterprise customers through the architecture, administration, and security of their Databricks deployments.

In this customer-facing position, you will partner closely with Solutions Architects to design and deploy mission-critical workloads, aligning customers' technical roadmaps with the full capabilities of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. As a subject matter expert reporting to the Specialist Field Engineering Manager, you will continuously sharpen your skills through hands-on mentorship, internal training, and continuous learning in areas like cloud infrastructure, network security, and automated deployments.

This role can be remote.

The impact you will have:

• Technical Leadership: Guide strategic customers through the full lifecycle of Databricks platform administration - from initial architectural design to production deployment.
• Production-Grade Architecture: Architect secure, scalable enterprise deployments that satisfy complex cloud networking, identity, and security compliance standards.
• Domain Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in core areas such as major cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure-as-code (IaC), networking, or identity management.
• Pre-Sales Collaboration: Support Solutions Architects during complex technical sales cycles by building custom proof-of-concept (PoC) architectures and technical content.
• Community & Knowledge Sharing: Expand platform adoption by delivering tutorials, conducting hackathons, speaking at conferences, and contributing to the Databricks open-source community.

What we look for:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a technical role with deep expertise in cloud platform architecture across AWS, Azure, or GCP, including cloud security, networking best practices, and enterprise data platform design
• 2+ years of professional experience with distributed architectures and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark™, Hadoop, Kafka).
• 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role (Pre-Sales, Post-Sales, or Consulting).
• Deep specialized expertise in at least one of the following core domains:
  • Security & Identity: Platform, network, data, and GenAI/model security; encryption; vulnerability management; compliance; and identity protocols (SCIM, OAuth, SAML, Federation).
  • Networking & Deployments: Enterprise cloud architecture design, network routing, performance optimization, and large-scale deployment management.
  • Platform Administration: High availability, disaster recovery, cluster orchestration, observability (logging, monitoring, auditing), and cloud cost management.
  • Infrastructure Automation (InfraOps): Hands-on automation using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform) to build, maintain, and scale complex cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Scala, alongside strong proficiency in SQL.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience.
• [Nice to have]Relevant Databricks Certifications (e.g., Databricks Certified Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, or Platform Administrator).
• Ability to hit role-specific training and technical delivery milestones within the first 6 months.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Local Pay Range

$180,000 - $247,500 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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