Information Security Engineer

irewalls and load balancing for enterprise, ITDC, SVC, and Data Center, operations of enterprise security infrastructure and applications, and regulatory security compliance including ISO, FISMA/FedRAMP, and PCI. The role also includes ownership and integration of secrets management platforms such as HashiCorp Vault to ensure secure handling of sensitive credentials and secrets across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Security Architecture

• 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

Security Engineering

• 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 & 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

Security Operations

• Operate and troubleshoot Security Platform APIs and HashiCorp Vault to ensure delivery of required services in adherence with published SLAs & SLOs

• Monitor Vault performance, availability, and audit logs to ensure secure and compliant operations

Security Incident Response

• 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

Leadership Characteristics

• Is a transformational member of the team who excels at driving bold and meaningful change at scale and across multiple dimensions

• Cultivates Innovation - Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful

• Fosters a climate where innovation can thrive. Encourages innovative risk taking and embraces failure as a part of innovation

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

Skills & Attributes

• 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

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

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 103,000 - 155,000 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.

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