Principal GRC Business Engineer

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks seeks a Principal InfoSec GRC Business Engineer to architect and mature our Global Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs. You will bridge security engineering, enterprise risk management, and business operations by designing global governance frameworks and scalable risk assessment methodologies.

Leverage AI, automation, and continuous control monitoring to embed security into product, platform, and enterprise operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Information Security or IT Risk with 6+ years in GRC and enterprise risk in global environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, MIS, or equivalent.
• Active certification in CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or CISA.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 27001/2, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Proven track record of risk management processes and executive reporting.
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms and automation teams.
• Experience configuring GRC tools at application level for workflows and in-app automations.
• Experience across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern enterprise architecture.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale the global GRC vision to align security governance with enterprise goals and regulatory mandates.
• Partner with senior leaders across Information Security, Legal, and Product Engineering to align risk tolerance with business objectives.
• Lead drafting, maintenance, rollout, and annual review of information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Translate complex regulatory and security frameworks into actionable security requirements.
• Architect and refine risk assessment methodologies for cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments.
• Lead end-to-end security risk evaluations for applications, infrastructure, and processes.
• Design and manage executive-level risk reporting to provide visibility into risk posture and drive risk reduction.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise GRC platforms and tools.
• Design and implement test plans and policy-as-code for automated evidence collection and real-time testing.
• Redesign manual risk and compliance processes into scalable automated workflows.

Skills

Information Security

GRC

Enterprise Risk

Policy & Standards

Regulatory Frameworks

Risk Quantification

Executive Reporting

GRC Automation

Cloud Architecture

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/MIS

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal InfoSec GRC Business Engineer to architect, execute, and mature our Global Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs. In this senior role, you will bridge technical security engineering, enterprise risk management, and business operations by designing global governance frameworks and scalable risk assessment methodologies. You will partner with key stakeholders to craft actionable security policies and standards. Leveraging an engineering mindset, you will use AI, automation, and continuous control monitoring to embed security seamlessly into product, platform, and enterprise operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and scale the global GRC vision to align security governance with enterprise goals and regulatory mandates.

• Partner with senior leaders across Information Security, Legal, and Product Engineering to align risk tolerance with business objectives.

• Lead the drafting, maintenance, rollout, and annual review of Information Security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.

• Translate complex regulatory and security frameworks into clear, actionable security-focused requirements.

• Architect and refine quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies for cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments.

• Lead end-to-end technical security risk evaluations for business-critical applications, infrastructure, and processes.

• Design and manage executive-level risk reporting to provide visibility into risk posture and drive risk reduction.

• Lead the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of enterprise GRC platforms and risk management tools.

• Design and implement test plans and policy-as-code to enable automated evidence collection and real-time control testing.

• Redesign manual risk and compliance processes into scalable, automated workflows to reduce operational friction.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Information Security or IT Risk, with at least 6+ years explicitly focused on GRC, security governance, and enterprise risk engineering in global environments (Please confirm this experience requirement).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.

• Active certification in CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or CISA required.

• Deep working knowledge of ISO 27001/2, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and enterprise risk frameworks.

• Proven track record of developing and managing risk management processes, including risk quantification and executive-level reporting.

• Hands-on experience developing requirements from a GRC perspective and partnering with automation teams to implement GRC platforms.

• Hands-on experience configuring GRC tools at an application level to implement workflows, routing rules, and in-app automations.

• Experience working across multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architecture.

• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Adept at navigating ambiguity and proactively developing effective solutions for complex challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active certification in CCSP or CIPP.

• Hands-on experience developing or assessing AI governance frameworks, such as NIST AI RMF or ISO 42001.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$167,600.00 - $271,150.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.