Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect (Remote) at Drata

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Security, Compliance Automation, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Located on the West Coast or East Coast (one position each)
  • Expertise in Drata’s platform, including third-party integrations via APIs and webhooks, desktop apps, logging, database architecture, scripting, documentation, and how-to videos
  • Deep specialization potential in areas such as identity, SSO, and user access providers; cloud and hosted infrastructure; version control systems; CI/CD pipelines; ticketing and SDLC tracking platforms; MDMs and EDRs; security training providers; CSPMs and vulnerability scanners; multiple HRIS and background check providers; and others
  • Ability to translate complex and ambiguous business and technical requirements into bespoke, scalable, and configurable solutions
  • Experience working with Engineering, Product Management, Sales Engineers, and Implementation Managers

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end technical implementation of Drata’s largest and most mature customers
  • Become the trusted technical partner for customers’ GRC, Security, and Engineering leaders
  • Translate complex business and technical requirements to deliver bespoke, scalable, and configurable solutions that extend Drata’s capabilities and ensure long-term integration
  • Surface data-driven insights and create multi-layered themes for roadmap changes unique to marquee customers
  • Serve as the company’s leading technical expert on Drata’s entire platform
  • Work closely with Product Managers to develop deeper specialization in functional areas as needed
  • Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Implementation Managers to scope and deploy Drata’s setup for long-term success
  • Draft and publish technical architecture and solution diagrams for integrations and data flows across customers’ tech stacks
  • Deliver implementation guidance and best practices to executives like CEOs, CTOs, CISOs, IT directors, and security/compliance teams
  • Execute, test, and deploy customizations, configurations, and data migrations to extend Drata’s capabilities
  • Develop custom code and integrations
  • Drive retention and expansion of Enterprise customers through technical expertise, thought leadership, and product roadmap advocacy
  • Increase customer understanding of Drata’s technical functionality and self-sufficiency
  • Increase knowledge resources and improve communication of functional and technical concepts for customers and Customer Success teams
  • Reduce support cases and engineering escalations through technical design, implementation expertise, remediations, and explanations
  • Build trust and empathy with complex customers to connect infrastructure, diagnose/remediate gaps, and advise on continuous compliance
  • Empower internal teams to support Drata customers and maintain best-in-class customer experience

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Solutions ArchitectureSecurityComplianceAPIsIntegrationsCustomer SuccessTechnical ImplementationInfrastructureProduct RoadmapEngineering Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect position remote?

Yes, the position is fully remote, though Drata is hiring two separate architects—one must be located on the West Coast and one on the East Coast.

What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect at Drata?

You will own the end-to-end technical implementation for Drata’s largest customers, become the trusted technical partner for their GRC, Security, and Engineering leaders, translate complex requirements into scalable solutions, surface data-driven insights for the product roadmap, and serve as the company’s leading technical expert on the platform including APIs, integrations, scripting, and more.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience or skills make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have deep technical expertise in security and compliance platforms, including APIs, webhooks, scripting, integrations, logging, and database architecture, along with the ability to handle complex enterprise implementations, advocate for product roadmap changes, and build trust with customer leaders in GRC, Security, and Engineering.

How does this role fit into Drata's team structure?

The role is within the Enterprise Customer Success function, as part of the Customer Success Group, involving close collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, and internal teams to support customers and drive platform improvements.

Drata

Automates security and compliance processes

About Drata

Drata provides a platform that automates security and compliance processes for companies, helping them achieve and maintain continuous compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. The platform works by integrating with over 75 different technologies to continuously monitor a company's security posture and collect evidence needed for compliance audits. This automation reduces the need for manual tasks, such as taking screenshots and managing spreadsheets, making the compliance process more efficient. Drata primarily serves fast-growing technology and SaaS companies that face challenges in managing compliance due to rapid growth and complex regulations. Unlike its competitors, Drata focuses on providing a comprehensive, integrated solution that ensures clients are always audit-ready. The goal of Drata is to simplify compliance management, allowing businesses to save time and resources while building trust with their customers.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$319.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health benefits
Learning enrichment stipends
Flexible PTO
Work from home stipend
401k
Parental leave

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions like oak9 may disrupt service delivery.
AI-generated responses in compliance may face client resistance over accuracy concerns.
Rapid platform expansion could strain infrastructure, risking service outages.

Differentiation

Drata automates compliance with over 75 technology integrations, streamlining audit readiness.
Founded in 2020, Drata focuses on continuous compliance for fast-growing tech companies.
Drata's AI-driven solutions reduce manual compliance tasks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Upsides

Drata's acquisition of oak9 integrates compliance into the software development lifecycle.
AI Questionnaire Automation accelerates sales cycles by minimizing security review delays.
Strategic alliances, like with 360 Advanced, expand Drata's market reach and service offerings.

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