Databricks is the data and AI company, and they are seeking a Senior Security Assurance Engineer to lead high-visibility security compliance and risk management initiatives. This role involves collaborating across multiple teams to drive project outcomes, optimize delivery methodologies, and build strategic partnerships to enhance security objectives.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in technical program/project management, specifically within the security domain at a fast-paced, cloud-native organization
- Demonstrated success in leading high-stakes security compliance initiatives (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI, HIPAA) from inception to market
- Experience navigating projects with intricate technical dependencies, multiple stakeholders, and competing constraints with geo-distributed teams
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively across the spectrum, from deep-dive technical discussions with engineers to high-level briefings for senior leadership
- A proven track record of rapidly mastering new processes, methodologies, technologies, and security frameworks to meet evolving business needs
- Superb verbal and written skills, with a knack for translating complex project data into clear, actionable insights and documentation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)