Staff Security Assurance Engineer

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div As a Staff Security Assurance Engineer within the Security Assurance Team, you will help 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. br 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 our customers. /div

div br This role requires an active Top Secret Clearance, the ability to access and work within a SCIF environment, and residence within the Washington, DC metropolitan area. /div

div br strong The impact you will have: /strong /div

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li strong Drive Project Outcomes: /strong Adopt an ownership mindset to manage the end-to-end delivery of work required for new security certifications, federal authorizations, and compliance initiatives that expand Databricks’ reach across regulated and government markets. /li

li strong Accelerate Execution: /strong Act as a force multiplier by proactively identifying and neutralizing project blockers, reducing friction, and maintaining high velocity in a cloud-native environment. /li

li strong Orchestrate Cross-Functional Decision Making: /strong Navigate complex technical and compliance trade-offs, driving consensus across Engineering, IT, Product, and Security teams to reach timely resolutions. /li

li strong Optimize Delivery Methodologies: /strong Continuously refine project frameworks to maximize effectiveness, ensuring that security initiatives are both rigorous and agile. /li

li strong Precision Program Management: /strong Masterfully oversee project lifecycles—including milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation—while providing executive-level transparency through accurate status reporting. /li

li strong Build Strategic Partnerships: /strong Forge deep, collaborative relationships with Security Assurance Team subject matter experts and technical stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment on security goals. /li

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div strong What we look for: /strong br We are looking for a professional with the following skills and practical experience in: /div

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li strong Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance /strong with the ability to access and work within a SCIF environment. /li

li strong Location Requirement: /strong Must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Washington, DC metropolitan area. /li

li strong Proven Expertise: /strong 7+ years of experience (with Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years with advanced degree) in security and technical program/project management. Ideally, at a fast-paced, cloud-native organization. /li

li strong Strategic Ownership: /strong Demonstrated success in leading high-stakes security compliance initiatives (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD IL5/IL6, NIST 800-53, CMMC, PCI, HIPAA) from inception to authorization or market. /li

li strong Complexity Management: /strong Experience navigating projects with intricate technical dependencies, multiple stakeholders, and competing constraints with geo-distributed teams. /li

li strong Executive Presence: /strong Ability to influence and communicate effectively across the spectrum, from deep-dive technical discussions with engineers to high-level briefings for senior leadership and government stakeholders. /li

li strong Agility Continuous Learning: /strong A proven track record of rapidly mastering new processes, methodologies, technologies, and security frameworks to meet evolving business needs. /li

li strong Communication Excellence: /strong Superb verbal and written skills, with a knack for translating complex project data into clear, actionable insights and documentation. /li

li strong Educational Foundation: /strong Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). /li

li strong Federal Experience Preferred: /strong Experience supporting U.S. Government, Defense, Intelligence Community, or other highly regulated environments is strongly preferred. /li

/ul div class= content-conclusion p strong About Databricks /strong /p

p span style= font-family: arial, sans-serif; Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on a href= https://www.linkedin.com/company/databricks LinkedIn /a , a href= https://x.com/databricks X /a , a href= https://www.youtube.com/@Databricks YouTube /a , and a href= https://www.instagram.com/databricksinc/?hl=en Instagram /a . br br strong Benefits br br /strong /span 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 a href= https://docs.google.com/document/d/154un3e8Xav4BceOSlcYFZRGEuQI54xMxVydRwQn54eQ/edit?usp=sharing here /a . br br /p

p strong Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion /strong /p

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p strong Compliance /strong /p

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