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DatabricksStaff Security Assurance Engineer
Databricks seeks a Staff Security Assurance Engineer to join the Security Assurance Team remotely. In this position, the professional will spearhead major security compliance implementation efforts…
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Databricks seeks a Staff Security Assurance Engineer to join the Security Assurance Team remotely. In this position, the professional will spearhead major security compliance implementation efforts and direct initiatives that support business expansion into regulated and government markets. The individual will work alongside engineering, security, information technology, internal audit, and corporate operations departments within a cloud-native setting, reporting directly to the Senior Director. Databricks operates as a data and artificial…
Job Description
Databricks seeks a Staff Security Assurance Engineer to join the Security Assurance Team remotely. In this position, the professional will spearhead major security compliance implementation efforts and direct initiatives that support business expansion into regulated and government markets. The individual will work alongside engineering, security, information technology, internal audit, and corporate operations departments within a cloud-native setting, reporting directly to the Senior Director.
Databricks operates as a data and artificial intelligence company that provides a unified platform including Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, Lakeflow, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, and Genie. Over 20,000 global organizations utilize the Databricks Data and AI Platform.
Key duties involve directing the complete lifecycle of projects required for new compliance initiatives and federal authorizations, addressing project obstacles to maintain high delivery speed, and driving consensus across multidisciplinary groups. The role requires managing milestones, risks, and dependencies while delivering executive-level status reporting and building collaborative relationships with internal experts.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of work required for compliance initiatives, federal authorizations, and security certifications
- Identify and neutralize project blockers to maintain high delivery velocity in a cloud-native environment
- Drive consensus across security, product, information technology, and engineering teams for timely resolutions
- Refine project frameworks continuously to balance rigorous and agile security initiatives
- Oversee project lifecycles including risks, milestones, and dependencies while providing executive-level status reporting
- Establish collaborative partnerships with technical stakeholders and security assurance team subject matter experts
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Ability to access and work within a SCIF environment
- Reside in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area
- 7 plus years of experience in security and technical program or project management with a bachelor's degree, or 5 plus years with an advanced degree
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated success leading high-stakes security compliance initiatives such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DoD IL5 or IL6, CMMC, HIPAA, or PCI
- Experience managing projects featuring geo-distributed teams, multiple stakeholders, and intricate technical dependencies
- Background supporting the U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, defense, or other regulated environments
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to employee needs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting lists the remote status as remote, though candidates must reside in or relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
What clearance is required for this role?
Applicants must hold an active Top Secret clearance and have the ability to access and work inside a SCIF environment.
What experience level is necessary?
Candidates need at least 7 years of experience in security and technical program or project management alongside a bachelor's degree, or 5 years of experience with an advanced degree.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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