Distinguished Engineer, Security, Office of the CTO

Overview

Distinguished Engineer, Security, Office of the CTO at Equinix. The Office of the CTO (OCTO) drives technology vision, strategy, and architecture to support business objectives and leads technical innovation with a focus on software transformation and engagement with software ecosystems and developer communities. The OCTO team is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Security, Technology and Architecture to join our team of technologists. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for cybersecurity and a diverse technological background in areas including distributed systems, cloud-native computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This is a senior position for an experienced technical leader to influence technology stacks and mentor the technical community at Equinix and beyond. This role offers the opportunity to lead next-generation technology initiatives, drive the technology vision and target architectures, and make a significant, sustained impact on our technology stacks. Responsibilities

Provide in-depth technical expertise to deliver best-in-class security capabilities at Equinix by identifying, evaluating, and developing next-generation technologies across the full private and cloud infrastructure stacks Deliver deep and broad architecture expertise across security areas including application security, SecDevOps, security as code, user security, zero trust, infrastructure security (physical infrastructure, hardware, networking), AI-enabled threat detection and vulnerability management automation Drive proof-of-concept technology development initiatives, in close partnership with stakeholders, to deliver tangible outcomes guiding new technology investments and design decisions for the security stack at Equinix Serve as a visible technology thought leader through engagements articulating Equinix’s technology vision, strategy, and architecture Qualifications

Preferably a Ph.D. or master’s degree in computer science or a relevant engineering field 20+ years of experience, including 12+ years in technology, architecture, or engineering leadership roles Demonstrable leadership and experience in developing security-related technologies and architectures for large-scale deployments (cloud and private infrastructure security, SecDevOps, tooling, products, etc.) Solid understanding of security-first architectures Excellent written and verbal communication skills from engineering to executive level Strong collaboration and people skills Location and Compensation

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the listed location is San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $250,000 to $374,000 per year. Pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay and vary by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and education. This position may be offered in other locations; recruiters can share the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process. Base pay excludes bonus, equity, or benefits, which may be offered. Benefits and EEO

Equinix provides details about company benefits and is committed to an open employment process. If you 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 receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, or status as a crime victim or related to any protected status by law.

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