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Equinix

Information Security Engineer

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $103,000.00 - $155,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Equinix is the world’s leading digital infrastructure company, playing a critical role in shortening the path to connectivity and enabling groundbreaking innovations that enrich work, life, and the planet. As a global leader in the technology infrastructure sector, Equinix connects businesses, people, and data centers to create a more connected and sustainable world. The company is a magnet for forward-thinking technologists, innovators, and future builders who are driven to turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences. Equinix fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages collaboration, and supports employees in bringing their whole selves to work. The environment is one... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in information security or software development
  • Proficient in Java, .NET, and Python programming languages
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes such as GitHub Actions
  • Knowledge of security protocols, best practices, and risk management
  • Experience deploying and managing HashiCorp Vault or similar secrets management platforms
  • Familiarity with API development, RESTful services, containerization, and IAM protocols
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Job Qualifications

  • BS in computer science or equivalent with 3+ years or MS in computer science or equivalent with 1+ years of hands on professional experience
  • Experience in performing software threat analysis, security analysis and risk analysis
  • Experience with development in Java or .NET and Python (any additional language will be a plus)
  • Real-world experience with CI/CD i.e. GitHub Actions
  • Deep understanding of security technologies, protocols, and best practices
  • Experience with HashiCorp Vault including deployment, configuration, policy management, and integration with enterprise systems
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs, containerization, API gateway, service orchestration, IAM security protocols, and secrets management
  • Enthusiasm for collaborating cross-functionally and cross-product to identify and lead the development of the API platform and secrets management strategy
  • Excellent communication skills and cross-functional organizational ability to influence others
  • Ability to prioritize platform requirements, influence roadmap and strategy, and drive impact with business stakeholders
  • Strong technical skills and experience especially in secure software development and secrets management
  • Extraordinary written and communication skills, having worked with executive management
  • Passion for providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members

Job Duties

  • Collaborate with product management and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
  • Analyze and evaluate the technical capabilities and limitations of various applications within the security platform
  • Research best technologies to publish the security platform APIs and integrate secure secrets management using HashiCorp Vault
  • Identify how to leverage the capabilities of the security platform and HashiCorp Vault to fulfill service APIs securely
  • Design and implement secure secrets lifecycle management strategies using Vault, including dynamic secrets, access policies, and audit logging
  • Develop the API layer, including orchestration components, security controls, and integration with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management
  • Deliver fully functional APIs that leverage existing security platform and Vault optimally, ensuring SLA and SLO adherence and monitoring
  • Conduct thorough testing and validation of APIs and Vault integrations to ensure reliability, performance, and security
  • Implement Vault authentication methods (e.g., AppRole, Kubernetes, AWS IAM) and manage Vault namespaces and policies
  • Operate and troubleshoot security platform APIs and HashiCorp Vault to ensure delivery of required services in adherence with published SLAs and SLOs
  • Monitor Vault performance, availability, and audit logs to ensure secure and compliant operations
  • Investigate, research, and analyze security incidents, including those involving secrets exposure or Vault misuse
  • Collaborate with SOC and engineering teams to remediate Vault-related incidents and improve secrets hygiene
  • Drive transformative change and cultivate innovation across multiple dimensions of the security program
  • Encourage innovative risk-taking and embrace failure as part of the innovation process

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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