Infoblox
Product Security Engineer I
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The complete job description, requirements, and application details are available on the original posting.
About Infoblox
Infoblox is a prominent provider of networking and security solutions, focusing on Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM) services, collectively known as DDI. The company enhances network control, automation, security, and resilience for enterprise and government networks. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Infoblox has made significant advancements in network services, including the introduction of the first hardened DNS appliance. The company offers a range of products, including the Network Identity Operating System (NIOS) for managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, as well as cybersecurity tools for threat intelligence and anomaly detection. Infoblox also provides cloud network automation solutions and advanced IPAM tools. Its services cater to various sectors, including enterprise, government, education, and telecommunications, focusing on robust network security and automation. Infoblox is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture while supporting businesses in building resilient infrastructures in a cloud-first environment.
Security at Infoblox
Compiled from public job postings, careers pages, and company materials. Data may not reflect current state — verify during interviews.
Security Philosophy
- Stated AppSec Mission: "identify, assess, and mitigate security risks"– Product Security Engineer I (Job ID / AnitaB.org), Job Posting.
- Developer Enablement vs. Gatekeeping: "enable teams by simplifying security processes through automation, tooling, and education"– Associate Product Security Engineer (Teal), Job Posting.
- Risk Philosophy: "block threats an average of 68.4 days earlier"– Infoblox Threat Defense Blog (infoblox.com), Company Blog. "preemptively block it—before it can ever be weaponized"– Infoblox Threat Defense Blog (infoblox.com), Company Blog.
Security Team
Org Structure & Reporting Line: "reporting to the Manager of Product Security Engineering"– Product Security Engineer I (Job ID / AnitaB.org), Job Posting. Centralized vs. embedded model: Information not publicly available. Key Public-Facing Leaders (top 1–3) 1) Mukesh Gupta, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukesh77/ Key Quote: "responsible for developing and driving Infoblox's product vision and strategy to new heights."☢ – Infoblox Leadership (infoblox.com/company/leadership/), undated, Company Leadership Page. 2) Padmini Kao, Executive Vice President, Engineering – https://www.linkedin.com/in/padminikao/ Key Quote: "responsible for driving Infoblox's technology strategy"☢ – Infoblox Leadership (infoblox.com/company/leadership/), undated, Company Leadership Page.
Key Initiatives
"Shift Left"in Practice: "Ensure integration of security requirements and threat modeling considerations into the software development lifecycle."– Product Security Engineer I (AnitaB.org), Job Posting. "Drive and institutionalize architectural threat modeling"– Principal Architect, Product Security (Glassdoor job listing), 2025-??, Job Posting.
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