Staff Security Assurance Engineer - Special Projects

Databricks; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A leading data and AI firm in the United States seeks a Senior Security Assurance Engineer to lead security compliance and risk management initiatives. This role involves driving project outcomes, optimizing delivery methodologies, and managing complex technical dependencies. Candidates should possess 4+ years of experience in technical program management within the security domain. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the security domain within a cloud-native organization.
• Proven track record of leading high-stakes security compliance initiatives.
• Experience navigating projects with multiple stakeholders and complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of security certifications.
• Proactively identify and neutralize project blockers.
• Drive consensus across cross-functional teams for timely decisions.

Skills

Technical program/project management

Security compliance initiatives

Communication skills

Agility & Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

P-1528

As a Senior Security Assurance Engineer within the Security Risk Management and Special Projects team, you will lead high-visibility security compliance and risk management initiatives. Reporting directly to the 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 these highly cross-functional projects that enable the growth of our business and safeguard our customers.

The Impact You Will Have

• Drive Project Outcomes: Adopt an ownership mindset to lead the end-to-end delivery of 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 subject matter experts and technical stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment on security goals.

What We Look For

We are looking for a professional with the following skills and practical experience in:

• Proven Expertise: 4+ years of experience in technical program/project management, specifically within the security domain at a fast-paced, cloud-native organization.
• Strategic Ownership: Demonstrated success in leading high-stakes security compliance initiatives (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI, HIPAA) from inception to market.
• Complexity Management: Experience navigating projects with intricate technical dependencies, multiple stakeholders, and competing constraints with geo-distributed teams.
• Executive Presence: Ability to influence and communicate effectively across the spectrum, from deep-dive technical discussions with engineers to high-level briefings for senior leadership.
• Agility & Continuous Learning: A proven track record of rapidly mastering new processes, methodologies, technologies, and security frameworks to meet evolving business needs.
• Communication Excellence: Superb verbal and written skills, with a knack for translating complex project data into clear, actionable insights and documentation.

Educational Foundation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

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, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

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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