Reports To: Chief Legal Officer
Location: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area preferred (Open to Remote)
The Vice President of Global Government Affairs will establish and lead Rubrik's global public policy strategy, establishing the company as the premier authority on data security, cyber resilience, and AI safety in government affairs. Operating at the intersection of public policy and commercial growth, this leader will engage directly with heads of state, legislative leaders, and key regulatory agencies (such as CISA, DoD, NIST, and international equivalents).
By securing Rubrik's "seat at the table" in critical national security and policy dialogues, this executive will elevate the Rubrik brand, shape emerging cybersecurity/AI legislation, and serve as an executive catalyst for Public Sector (Fed/SLED) sales expansion.
Key Responsibilities:- Establish direct relationships with foreign ministries, heads of state, and key U.S. political and federal agencies to position Rubrik as a core advisor on cyber resilience and AI data protection.
- Position Rubrik's executives and serve as a primary spokesperson for Congressional hearings, White House roundtables, and international policy summits on cybersecurity policy and AI governance.
- Partner closely with Public Sector and Enterprise sales leadership to unlock government procurement opportunities and open doors for deep strategic accounts.
- Track, analyze, and shape legislation surrounding zero-trust architectures, ransomware response, data governance, and AI security frameworks.
- Outmaneuver competitors by embedding Rubrik's technical vision into federal standards and public policy frameworks.
Qualifications:- 15+ years leading government relations or public policy in high-growth tech, cybersecurity, or SaaS environments.
- Proven track record establishing C-level/head-of-state relationships and shaping national policy frameworks (e.g., CISA guidelines, Executive Orders on AI/Cyber).
- Deep understanding of how policy strategy directly enables Public Sector (Fed/SLED) go-to-market motions.
- Clear experience managing agency relations, congressional testimony, and international government affairs.
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The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US (SF Bay Area, DC Metro, NYC, Seattle) Pay Range
$275,000-$320,000 USD
The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US2 (all other US offices/remote) Pay Range
$275,000-$320,000 USD
Join Us in Securing and Accelerating the World's AI TransformationRubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
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