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Staff Security Engineer, Incident Response

Remote from Spain·Added 9 days ago

Databricks

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 5+ years of experience
Staff-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's Degree AND 7+ years experience in Incident Response work OR Master's Degree AND 5+ years experience.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree AND 7+ years experience in Incident Response work OR Master's Degree AND 5+ years experience.
Cloud security expertise in at least 1 of AWS, GCP or Azure, and proficiency in the others.
Proficiency in AI/LLM and agentic capabilities. Prefer experience with building and operating agentic systems in a security setting.
Broad security subject matter expertise.
Expertise in a few core IR skills (DFIR, Reverse Engineering, Traditional Network Security, Storage and access security, Sandboxing, Compute security, etc.).
Experience with Enterprise Security and SaaS applications.
Working knowledge of a SIEM and SOAR.
Experience building Incident Response Tooling, scripting language skills and experience with AI coding tools.

The role

The Incident Response team's mission is to respond to security threats, incidents and investigations to protect our customers, employees and enterprise data in a fast, efficient and standardised manner. We're a tight-knit team of security incident responders and incident handlers doing "Security for Databricks on Databricks", using our own platform to create near-real-time log analytics, alerting and forensics.

You will be an individual contributor on the security Incident Response (IR) team at Databricks, reporting to the regional IR manager. You will be responsible for conducting security analysis and forensics, responding to high-priority alerts and contributing to automations and agentic capabilities. You will be a security multiplier and help the team scale security incident response at Databricks.

What you'll do

You will respond to incidents as part of a distributed 24x7 operations and on-call schedule.
You will triage and respond to security events and alerts, ensuring quick and effective containment.
You will conduct analysis and forensics across a range of data sources to determine the timeline and impact of security events.
You will provide technical leadership and influence team direction.
You will develop solutions, including leveraging AI and agentic platforms, to deliver autonomous capabilities, expedite your work and scale the impact of the team.
You will communicate technical decisions through design docs and tech talks, and mentor junior security responders via security guidance, design reviews and code reviews.

About Databricks

Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified platform for data engineering, machine learning, and analytics, built on the open-source Apache Spark framework. Founded in 2013, the company has grown into a global leader in the data platform space, serving thousands of organizations worldwide and generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Its platform enables businesses to build lakehouses, combining the best of data lakes and data warehouses, and is widely recognized for its innovation in AI and data management.

In Spain, Databricks has established a presence in Madrid, where it hires for roles such as Solutions Architects and Sales Specialists, reflecting its commitment to serving the European market. The company is known for a high-performance, engineering-driven culture that values innovation and collaboration. For international professionals, Databricks offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology, a global team, and a strong brand in the data and AI ecosystem, making it an attractive employer for those looking to advance their careers in Spain.

Industry: Data Platform
Founded: 2013
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
In Spain: Madrid
Website: databricks.com

Good to know if you are moving

Databricks has a strong global presence with offices in major cities, and its Madrid office is a hub for solutions architecture and sales roles, offering opportunities for international professionals.
The company is known for its inclusive and collaborative culture, with a focus on innovation and continuous learning, which can be appealing for those relocating.
Databricks offers competitive compensation and benefits, including equity, which is common in the tech industry, and supports professional development.
Working at Databricks provides exposure to cutting-edge data and AI technologies, and the company often hires for roles that require multilingual skills, such as Portuguese-speaking Solutions Architects, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
The company has a strong brand in the data community, and working there can open doors to future career opportunities in the data and AI field.

In their own words

About the company & team

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide - including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Additional information

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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