[Remote] Staff Security Assurance Engineer - Special Projects

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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 Skills • 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) Benefits • Comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees Company Overview • Databricks is a data and AI platform that unifies data engineering, analytics, and machine learning on a lakehouse architecture. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Databricks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 72 in 2026, 385 in 2025, 319 in 2024, 227 in 2023, 222 in 2022, 166 in 2021, 64 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.