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Job Summary

We seek a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security strategy and initiatives. The CISO will play a pivotal role in shaping our security posture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and protecting our digital infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. This executive position will report directly to our Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO) and will be a key executive of Equinix.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy that is aligned with business objectives, risk appetite, goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to integrate security considerations into digital initiatives, cloud strategies, emerging technologies, and operational processes

• Direct information security budgets, investments, and technology roadmaps to enhance security capabilities

Risk Management

• Lead the enterprise-wide information security program ensuring effective risk management, threat intelligence and incident response capabilities and appropriate mitigation strategies are in place

• Oversee security architecture, engineering and operations to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats

• Assess and manage third-party vendor security risks ensuring compliance with security standards and policies

Policy Development and Compliance

• Create and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations (GDPR, CCPA etc.), audit and reporting requirements

Incident Response and Recovery

• Lead the development and implementation of an incident response plan to manage and mitigate security breaches and incidents effectively

• Coordinate post-incident analysis to identify lessons learned and improve security measures

Security Awareness and Training

• Drive a security-first culture across the organization through executive engagement, training programs, security awareness and and communication initiatives

• Lead engagement with employees at all levels to promote best practices in information security

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with IT, legal, compliance, and other departments to ensure a unified approach to security

• Engage with external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and regulatory bodies, to communicate our commitment to security

• Establish and maintain relationships with industry peers and security organizations to stay abreast of next practices

Technology and Innovation

• Stay abreast of emerging security technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization

• Drive the adoption of innovative security solutions to enhance our security posture and operational efficiency

Performance Metrics and Reporting

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the information security program

• Provide regular reports to the executive team and the board of directors on the status of information security initiatives and risks

Qualifications

The Chief Information Security Officer must be a well-rounded, seasoned and strategic leader capable of effecting system-wide change through influence and persuasion.

• Proven security-related executive leadership within a complex global business environment, including experience as a large-scale global company's Chief Information Security Officer

• Strong track record of leadership, with the ability to influence the organization across all divisions and effectively communicate a business vision, key objectives, security needs, and personal contributions. Effective and comfortable managing different stakeholders without full accountability for the entire security landscape of the organization

• Established history of effectively building and leading large teams internationally with an impressive track record of developing talent. Highly technical, confident at the operational management level, and comfortable in an engineering-heavy organization

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with a deep understanding of how to develop relevant metrics that track activity and quantify the impact of security initiatives on the business's finances, growth, and performance. Ability to calculate execution velocity

• Experience with securing highly sensitive data and maintaining its security as a top priority; understanding big data and technology at scale

• Experience designing enterprise-wide information security organizational structures and processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience presenting to Senior Executive Teams, ability to effectively communicate with a senior audience and convey the health of the security program

• Strong leader, team player, and contributor. Self-motivated and self-directed

• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and conflicting priorities, preferably in a technology culture

• Experience with standards and best practices such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001-27002, Common Criteria,

• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology security, trends, leading practices, and regulatory and industry standard compliance issues such as, Payment Card Industry Standard (PCI), and FIPS-140, including government security standards such as FedRAMP, NIS, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) standards

Equinix values an open, honest, and collaborative culture and advocates teams working together to create positive change. The company promotes personal, professional, and team fulfillment while focusing on the broader community. The ideal candidate will be a team builder, player, and coach. Personal drive, passion, industriousness, results orientation, and enthusiasm are essential. The Chief Information Security Officer must bring:

• Ability to anticipate the unknown by drawing on vast experiences, willingness to see past the present, and continually innovate and create new ways to remain at the forefront of security

• Leadership ability that attracts talent and creates loyalty, trust, and followership. One who can energize people and teams and make cross-functional and cross-business cooperation happen. Subordinates, peers, and superiors must highly respect this individual

• A combination of personality traits—collaboration, honesty, integrity, intensity, passion and a low ego—necessary to blend with the rest of the executive management team

• A compelling leadership style that includes exceptional people management skills, program management, business and technology expertise with a style that inspires confidence

• An effective communication style that is direct, structured, and succinct. One who can articulate complex concepts clearly and simply and can adjust communication based on the technical expertise of the audience. Must have experience effectively presenting to a seasoned audience including the senior leadership team and board of directors

• A hands-on and entrepreneurial style –one that looks to become personally involved in all elements of managing their functional responsibility, and someone who seeks to develop senior managers and experts with similar capabilities

• The intellect and the executive presence to become an enabler and true business partner across the corporation –someone who can contribute to broader business conversations beyond their functional expertise

• Organizational savvy to solicit the involvement of others to build a sense of ownership. Must have the confidence to act quickly and decisively when the environment requires such agility

Why Join Us? As the Chief Information Security Officer, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our organization’s security landscape. You will be at the forefront of protecting our digital infrastructure and ensuring the trust of our customers and stakeholders. Join us in our mission to deliver secure and innovative digital solutions that drive growth and connectivity worldwide.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $332,000 to $498,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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