Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect - Platform Security and Cloud Infrastructure

Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect - Platform Security and Cloud Infrastructure, France — Databricks is looking for a visionary technologist to design, secure, and scale the next generation of data platforms that power global enterprises. In this role you own the end‑to‑end architecture of our cloud‑native data infrastructure, ensuring robust security controls while enabling rapid, CI/CD‑driven delivery of analytics workloads. Your expertise directly fuels Databricks’ mission to turn data into competitive advantage, shaping industry standards for secure, high‑performance cloud environments. As a senior specialist you will influence product roadmaps, mentor cross‑functional teams, and expand Databricks’ footprint across Europe, positioning yourself as a thought leader in platform security and cloud infrastructure with clear pathways to principal architect or leadership roles.

Key responsibilities and required skills:
- Design and implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure, leveraging ARM templates, Terraform, and Python automation to support multi‑tenant data pipelines.
- Lead CI/CD initiatives, integrating security testing, policy‑as‑code, and automated compliance checks into the deployment lifecycle.
- Partner with data engineering and product teams to architect resilient data platforms that meet performance SLAs and regulatory requirements (GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response drills, translating findings into actionable hardening strategies.
- Mentor junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of security‑first thinking and DevSecOps best practices.
- Communicate architectural decisions and risk assessments to senior leadership and external stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business value.
- Stay ahead of emerging cloud security trends, evaluating new services and tools to continuously improve the platform’s security posture.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical mastery of CI/CD pipelines, data infrastructure, cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS), ARM, and Python with strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy collaborating with product managers, engineers, and compliance officers, and are comfortable reporting to the Head of Platform Architecture while influencing a global engineering community.

Why join Databricks in France? Our culture celebrates curiosity, impact, and inclusivity—empowering you to experiment, fail fast, and iterate toward breakthrough solutions. You’ll work alongside world‑class data scientists and engineers, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge technologies that define the future of AI‑driven analytics. Databricks invests heavily in professional growth through continuous learning budgets, mentorship programs, and conference sponsorships, ensuring you stay at the forefront of platform security and cloud innovation. As data becomes the lifeblood of every industry, your role as Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect - Platform Security and Cloud Infrastructure will be pivotal in safeguarding that asset while unlocking unprecedented value for our customers. Join us to shape a secure, data‑centric world and accelerate your career on a global stage.