Sr. Staff Security Assurance Engineer

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">RDQ326R106</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1648">While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.</p> <p>As a Senior Staff Security Assurance Engineer within the Security Assurance Team, you will 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.</p> <p>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 of our customers.</p> <p>US Citizenship Required.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The impact you will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Drive Project Outcomes:</strong> Adopt an ownership mindset to manage the end-to-end delivery of work required for new security certifications, expanding Databricks’ reach across global 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, and Product 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> </ul> <p><strong>What we look for:</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a professional with the following skills and practical experience in:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Proven Expertise:</strong> 12 years of experience (with Bachelor’s degree or 8 years with advanced degree) in security and technical program/project management. Ideally, at a fast-paced, cloud-native organization.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Ownership:</stro