Sr. Manager - Production Engineering

The Role

The Customer Security Infrastructure Operations (SIO) team at Databricks is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the team and drive the strategy for how cloud identity, access, and environment changes are reviewed, executed, and automated at scale. The ideal candidate will build, lead, and grow a high-performing team of engineers responsible for cloud IAM operations, CSP environment management, security data pipelines, and compliance operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy and roadmap for automating cloud access assignment, approval workflows, and IAM policy enforcement to reduce manual toil while strengthening security controls.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of CSP account, subscription, and project provisioning, including secure onboarding of acquired companies' cloud environments into Databricks' organizations with minimal disruption.
• Drive compliance programs including Cloud User Access Reviews, audit evidence collection, and IAM policy alignment to meet SOC2, FedRAMP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the reliability and timeliness of security data pipelines that ingest CSP audit logging, enabling downstream detection and response capabilities.
• Partner closely with Security, Security Engineering, and IT to interpret and operationalize security policies, ensuring consistent enforcement with high transparency and minimal friction for engineering teams.
• Lead complex, multi-quarter initiatives spanning multiple teams and external partners, demonstrating leverage by executing through technical leads and developing future leaders on the team.
• Lead GovCloud escort operations, including staffing a 24x7 on-call rotation for SEV0 incidents, and continuously improving operational resilience.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud infrastructure, or production/site reliability engineering, with deep hands-on expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• 5+ years of engineering management experience, including building teams, developing senior engineers and managers, and navigating complex people situations such as promotions and performance management.
• Strong technical understanding of cloud IAM (policies, principals, roles, federation), CSP organizational structures, and identity governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success leading operational teams that balance high-throughput request execution with automation and process improvement.
• Experience with compliance and audit workflows (SOC2, FedRAMP, ISO, or similar), including evidence collection and access review programs.
• Track record of driving cross-functional initiatives that require influencing without direct authority across security, infrastructure, and engineering organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate security policy into practical operational processes that engineering teams can follow.
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with cloud security tools and platforms like Okta, Azure AD, AWS IAM, etc.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab, etc.
• Experience with cloud-native security tools and platforms like AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Security Command Center, etc.
• Experience with cloud security compliance frameworks like CIS Benchmarks, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, etc.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with cloud security concepts and technologies.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and operations.

Benefits

At Databricks, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance options
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off

Pay

The pay range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors including job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location.

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. Founded by engineers and driven by customer obsession, we enable data teams to solve the world's toughest problems. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. For more information, visit our website.

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Databricks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.