Databricks Security Consultant

Job Title: Databricks Security Consultant

Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite)

Long Term Contract

About the Role:

We re seeking a technically strong, hands-on Databricks Security Consultant / Architect to lead a strategic initiative focused on data protection and observability across our enterprise platform. This role will drive the implementation of zero-trust security controls, collaborating closely with the Information Security team and cross-functional technology stakeholders. You ll design, deploy, and manage cutting-edge observability and governance frameworks that safeguard critical datasets and elevate operational transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Observability Platform

• Lead architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of Data Observability platform
• Partner with DevOps and Information Security teams to uphold highest information security standards
• Hands-on configuration & deployment of data observability platform
• Architect observability frameworks to monitor data lineage, quality, and access in real time
• Implement tools and dashboards for tracking data movement, transformations, and anomalies
• Enable proactive alerting and incident response for data-related security events

Data Security & Governance

• Conduct risk assessments and identify gaps in governance and data protection
• Design and implement security controls on AWS, including IAM, GuardDuty, Macie, and WAF
• Coordinate across platform leads to ensure comprehensive data protection
• Lead data classification and tagging efforts using enterprise tools like Atlan and BigID
• Facilitate security reviews for new initiatives and promote best practices for secure data operations
• Align security strategy with business and technical objectives across engineering and governance teams

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in data security architecture, with a strong focus on observability and monitoring
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, Elastic Security, Microsoft Sentinel, or ArcSight
• Building and tuning security detection rules, dashboards, and threat correlation workflows
• Integrating SIEM with cloud environments, data platforms, and observability stacks
• Deep familiarity with data catalog and tagging tools (e.g., Atlan, BigID)
• Experience deploying and managing observability tools like Datadog, OpenTelemetry, or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in AWS security services, including: IAM, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Macie, Security Lake, WAF
• Proven ability to secure containerized and microservice architectures (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance and security standards including NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA
• Certifications strongly preferred - CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, CCSP

The salary range provided for this contract role represents our good faith estimate for this position. Within the range, individual offers will vary based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, location and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process (W2 or C2C). In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible W2 employees with a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

I.T. Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.