Information Security Senior Engineer @ Equinix
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About Equinix
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, enabling innovations that enrich work, life and the planet. At Equinix, tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences.
Job Summary
A highly skilled Information Security Senior Engineer is responsible for enhancing our Security Platform. This role demands extensive experience across a broad range of technologies and security domains, with a key focus on designing and delivering a robust API that encapsulates a Security Platform service.
Responsibilities
- Security Architecture: Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Analyze technical capabilities and limitations of integrated applications.
- Research and apply security best practices for API and related technology components.
- Leverage the Security Platform capabilities to fulfill service API requirements.
- Security Engineering: Develop the API layer by identifying required technologies, orchestration components, and security controls.
- Deliver fully functional APIs optimized for performance and reliability.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure adherence to SLA & SLO standards.
- Anticipate technical roadblocks and escalate issues as needed.
- Security Operations: Operate and troubleshoot the Security Platform APIs ensuring delivered services meet standards.
- Security Incident Response: Investigate and analyze security incidents, providing timely resolutions.
Leadership & Qualifications
This role requires transformational leadership: fostering innovation, guiding junior engineers, and leading bold change. Candidates should have 5+ years experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and an in-depth understanding of security technologies, protocols, RESTful API delivery including containerization, API gateways, service orchestration, and IAM security protocols.
Skills & Attributes
- Cross-functional collaboration and excellent communication skills.
- Strong technical expertise in software development and high-quality product delivery.
- Experience in technical mentorship and guidance.
Compensation & Locations
The targeted pay range for this full-time position is as follows:
- United States - Dallas Infomart Office: 136,000 - 204,000 USD annually
- Canada - Toronto Office: 112,000 - 162,000 CAD annually
Equinix Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and assistance programs, aligned with Equinix's core values of inclusivity, sustainability, and efficiency.
Equal Opportunity
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to inclusion and diversity.
Key skills/competency
- Security Architecture
- API Development
- Security Operations
- Incident Response
- RESTful APIs
- Containerization
- Service Orchestration
- IAM
- Technical Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Equinix
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight security API accomplishments and relevant skills.
- Research Equinix: Understand their digital infrastructure and culture.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review RESTful API and security protocols.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize cross-functional teamwork and mentoring.