Lead Databricks Data Security Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Databricks Data Security Engineer based in the United States. This role will lead the security architecture and implementation of access controls across a modern Databricks Lakehouse environment.You will serve as the senior technical owner for data access governance, translating security and compliance requirements into scalable controls.The position combines hands-on software engineering with architecture, automation, governance, and technical leadership.You will work closely with data engineering, platform engineering, identity teams, and enterprise stakeholders to establish secure data practices.Your work will shape how sensitive data is classified, accessed, monitored, and protected across the platform.The environment emphasizes infrastructure-as-code, automated security controls, and modern identity and federation patterns.This is an opportunity to build and mature a critical data security function while solving complex challenges at enterprise scale.