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Job Summary 

The Digital Information Security Engineering team is seeking a highly experienced Security Engineer to join our security engineering efforts. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing and automating solutions that seamlessly integrate into the Security Platform and engineering workflows. The ideal candidate is a technical expert with deep understanding of cybersecurity principals and a proven track record in secure software development. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Product Management team and other cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications 

• Research and decide on the best technologies to use 

• Automating engineering processes using Security Data from various tools   

• Develop hooks, integrations and plugins for various security tools and data sets   

• Analyze and evaluate the technical capabilities and limitations of various applications within the Security Platform 

• Evaluate AI and open-source tools and services 

• Identify how to leverage the capabilities of the Security Platform to fulfill the Service APIs  

• Delivers fully functional APIs (including all corresponding collateral) that leverage existing Security Platform optimally, 

• Ensuring that the Security Platform adheres to publish SLA & SLOs and includes instrumentation that allows monitoring adherence. 

• Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure reliability and performance. 

• Responsible for anticipating technical roadblocks and escalating issues 

• Responsible for managing all technical aspects of implementation from design to delivery to operations  

 

Leadership Characteristics 

• Is a transformational leader who excels at driving bold and meaningful change at scale and across multiple dimensions. 

• Leads with a global mindset, across cultures, in a highly matrixed, relationship and consensus-driven environment. 

• Cultivates Innovation – ability to foresee potential security challenges and trends in the industry, and to develop strategies to address them 

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field with at least 5 years of hands-on experience

• A deep understanding of security technologies, protocols, and best practices 

• A deep understanding of technologies required in delivery of RESTful APIs, including containerization, API gateway, service orchestration, and MCPs 

• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar (multiple languages will be a plus) 

• Experience in performing software threat analysis, security analysis and risk analysis 

• Real-world experience with CI/CD i.e. GitHub Actions   

• Experience with delivery using public cloud such as AWS, Azure or GCP and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) 

• Experience in data analysis and deep learning 

 

Successful candidate will 

• Be a talent multiplier who gets the team around them to excel 

• Be persistent, creative and driven to get results relentlessly 

• Exhibit a strong backbone to challenge the status quo when needed 

• Exhibit a high level of curiosity, keeping abreast of the latest trends & technologies, liking the research and finding new vulnerabilities 

• Show pride of ownership and strive for excellence in everything undertaken   

• Be energized by a diverse and constantly evolving environment 

• Enjoy opportunities to learn new skills 

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

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 163,000 - 245,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

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.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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