Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA) (Cloud Infrastructure)

Overview

In this role you guide enterprise customers through designing, deploying, and securing Databricks on their cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP). You act as a trusted technical advisor, shaping scalable, secure lakehouse architectures and driving adoption. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, influence product direction, and demonstrate Databricks’ value in customers’ data and AI strategies.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the full Databricks lifecycle on their cloud platform, from initial architecture to production deployment
• Architect secure, scalable enterprise deployments addressing networking, identity, and security compliance
• Be a subject matter expert in cloud infrastructure, IaC, networking, and identity management
• Drive technical wins in competitive scenarios with tailored Databricks solutions
• Orchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SAs, FDE, Partners) to deliver complex solutions
• Provide structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gaps to influence product direction

Key requirements

• 8+ years in solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or senior hands-on roles
• Advanced expertise in cloud security controls, IAM, encryption, compliance, and identity protocols
• Expertise in enterprise cloud networking, private connectivity, and large-scale deployments
• Platform administration skills including HA/DR, cluster orchestration, observability, and cost management
• InfraOps experience with IaC tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation/CDK, ARM/Bicep, Deployment Manager)
• Proficiency in Python and SQL with live coding and solution-building ability
• Deep knowledge of distributed data systems, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native data platforms
• Proficiency with the Databricks Platform
• Strong ability to lead architecture discussions with senior technical stakeholders
• Track record of driving platform adoption and customer engagement
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

• Excellent communication adaptable to technical and executive audiences
• Leadership and coaching of junior team members
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Cloud security controls and identity management (IAM, Entra ID/Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM)
• Networking and deployments (VPC/VNet, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute/Interconnect, Private Link/Service Connect)
• Platform administration (HA/DR, observability, cloud cost management)

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