Staff Security Assurance Engineer - Special Projects

Databricks is the data and AI company, and they are seeking a Staff Security Assurance Engineer to lead high-visibility security compliance and risk management initiatives. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful execution of security projects that align with the company's global 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)