Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture

Job DescriptionAt 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.Senior Director, Enterprise ArchitectureWe have an opportunity for a Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture to join our IT Leadership team in Santa Clara, CA (HQ), Tacoma WA, or remote, and reporting to the CIO.  In this pivotal role, you will shape the architectural foundation that enables agility, scalability, and resilience across our digital platforms. You will also lead the design and governance of enterprise-wide architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with teams across engineering, product, and operations to drive modernization initiatives, adopt emerging technologies, and ensure our systems are secure, performant, and future-ready.Be a Contributor — What You’ll DoDevelop and maintain an enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy and growth objectivesTranslate complex business requirements into scalable, sustainable architectural solutionsLead architecture governance forums and define principles, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and complianceDrive capability heat maps to identify opportunities for technology to exceed business goals across domainsChampion cloud-native technologies and modern development practices such as container orchestration, serverless computing, and API-first architectureEvaluate and adopt emerging technologies through proof-of-concept initiatives and strategic selection of hardware/softwareArchitect and govern AI platforms, including machine learning, LLMs, and deep learning, while managing AI strategy, governance, and use case lifecycleBuild and mentor a high-performing architecture team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and alignment across enterprise, infrastructure, security, product, and data teamsCommunicate architectural decisions and trade-offs effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadershipEstablish architecture governance frameworks and ensure adherence to security, privacy, and regulatory standards such as SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA Be Prepared — What You BringBachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field10+ years of software architecture experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles within high-growth tech environmentsProven expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native architectures on AWS, Azure or GCPStrong knowledge of microservices, API design, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practicesFamiliarity with architecture frameworks and modern design methodologiesExceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience scaling distributed systems in high-availability, high-traffic environmentsKnowledge of data architecture, AI/ML infrastructure, and observability tools like Prometheus and GrafanaRelevant professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or TOGAFAnalytical mindset with a passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and continuous learning. Be Successful — Your PathFirst 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: Establish a forward-looking enterprise architecture roadmap, implement governance frameworks, and deliver initial modernization initiatives such as cloud-native adoption and proof-of-concept for emerging technologies.One Year: Establish a forward-looking enterprise architecture roadmap, implement governance frameworks, and deliver initial modernization initiatives such as cloud-native adoption and proof-of-concept for emerging technologies.Belong— Your CommunityOur 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, BelongComprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work optionsLearning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshopsSixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthyModern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrationsCharitable Giving Program supported by Company MatchWe practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $211,800.00 - 329,670.00, plus bonus or commissionsReady 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