Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

Infoblox

Tacoma, WA

Apply

JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Automation, Best Practices, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Follow Through, Fortune 500 Customers, Genetics, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industry Standards, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internal Audit, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Metrics, Network Security, Organizational Skills, Phishing, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Architecture, Security Compliance, Security Monitoring, Security Policy, ServiceNow, Systems Engineering, Time Management, Treatment Plan, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

LOCATION

Tacoma, WA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold "what if."
What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?
What if your curiosity could redefine the future?

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it's like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we're looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold "what if" can take the world, your community, and your career.

How we empower our people is extraordinary: we're recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and honored by Cigna as a Healthy Workforce honors for three consecutive years; and what we build is world class: named CybersecAsia's Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 - clear evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every "what if" into "what's next."

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.

Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

We have an opportunity for a Director, GRC to join our Information Security team based in Tacoma, WA, reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer. In this pivotal role, you will lead the programs, controls, and team that keep Infoblox secure, audit-ready, and trusted by customers as we scale and prepare for life as a public company. Collaborating closely with Security Operations, Architecture, FedRAMP, Product and Engineering, Finance, and our RFX and customer-facing teams, you will own policy, user education, risk management, audit and certification, SOX IT general controls (ITGC), customer trust, vendor assurance, and business continuity/disaster recovery for the enterprise. You will also drive a multi-year automation and AI roadmap that makes our GRC function more scalable, data-driven, and integrated into how Infoblox works every day.

Be a Contributor - What You'll Do

Lead and mature the enterprise GRC program across policy, risk, audit, certifications, SOX ITGC, and customer/vendor assurance, ensuring a scalable and effective control environment
Own the GRC automation strategy and roadmap, designing workflow automation, AI-enabled processes, and continuous control monitoring that reduce manual effort and improve control quality and transparency
Oversee security policy, user education, phishing simulations, and awareness programs, using automation to strengthen engagement and follow-through
Lead internal and external audits for SOC 2 and ISO certifications, coordinating evidence collection, remediation, and stakeholder alignment
Drive SOX ITGC compliance with Finance and IT, aligning controls, testing, documentation, and automation to support public-company readiness
Lead enterprise risk assessments using ISO and NIST frameworks, maintaining risk registers, treatment plans, and scalable reporting processes
Manage customer trust activities, including security questionnaires, RFX support, trust portal content, and third-party risk for key vendors and providers
Implement and optimize GRC tooling such as ServiceNow GRC and AuditBoard to support integrated workflows, control mapping, metrics, and executive visibility
Lead and mentor a distributed GRC team while partnering cross-functionally to embed security, compliance, and scalable control practices across the business
Drive continuous improvement through strong documentation, metrics, exception management, remediation tracking, and expanded use of AI and automation across GRC operations

Be Prepared - What You'll Bring

15+ years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance and/or information security and risk management, with direct ownership of controls, audits, and enterprise compliance programs
Functional knowledge of CISSP security domains and information security industry standards and best practices; CISSP preferred
Strong understanding of applicable security regulatory requirements such as SOX and GDPR, including IT general controls
Functional knowledge of ISMS governance models and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CAIQ, as well as common security certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27017/27018, and ISO 42001
Demonstrated experience defining, developing, implementing, assessing, and scaling controls and risk management programs, with a strong track record of leading automation initiatives and applying AI to accelerate GRC processes
Proven ability to evaluate manual processes, design more efficient operating models, and implement automation that improves quality, consistency, and team capacity
Hands-on experience with GRC platforms and workflow tooling such as ServiceNow GRC, AuditBoard, or similar solutions, including configuration and optimization of automated workflows, automatic evidence gathering, gen-AI tooling, and reporting
IT audit background with strong project management and organizational skills; able to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while meeting objectives and deadlines
Ability to communicate risk methodologies, compliance priorities, and security concepts clearly to business stakeholders, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, security, and confidentiality
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business, or equivalent practical experience; familiarity with FedRAMP certifications is a plus

Be Successful - Your Path

First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals.

Six Months: Assess the current GRC operating model and identify the highest-impact opportunities to simplify and scale core processes. Introduce and expand the use of gen-AI tooling to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and accelerate repeatable GRC activities. Drive automation across key GRC workflows, including controls management, evidence collection, issue tracking, and reporting.

One Year: Demonstrate a measurable improvement in our risk posture, SOX ITGC readiness, and customer/vendor assurance efficiency; solidify a high-performing GRC team across Tacoma and Bangalore; and establish a sustainable roadmap for scaling policy, education, audit, risk, and BCDR as Infoblox grows.

Belong - Your Community

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you'll grow and belong here.

Be Rewarded - Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong

Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a "No Jerks" policy that keeps collaboration healthy
Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $159,000 - $244,860 plus corporate bonus potential

Ready to Be the Difference?

Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis

#LI-MA1
#LI-Hybrid

About the Company

Infoblox

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder