Security Operating System Lead Engineer

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Job Summary 

The Digital Information Security Engineering team is seeking a deeply technical Security Engineer to join our team to help build and evolve the Security Operating System— a foundational platform that powers security services, automation, and data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

Responsibilities 

• Design and implement core security platform services that expose reliable, well-instrumented APIs consumed by internal teams and security products

• Translate security and product requirements into architecture and code—from proof of concept to hardened, production-ready services

• Design automation-first workflows, integrating security services and telemetry from diverse tools and data sources

• Build integrations, plugins, and hooks across the security ecosystem (IAM, app sec, endpoints, cloud, data protection)

• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including AI-driven and open-source security tooling, where they add measurable value

• Define and evolve service APIs, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with platform capabilities

• Ensure platform reliability by designing for SLA/SLO compliance, observability, and fault tolerance

• Own technical delivery end to end: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational readiness

• Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks, driving resolution before they impact delivery or reliability

Technical Leadership Characteristics

• Lead through architecture, code quality, and technical decision-making, not hierarchy

• Influence cross-functional teams by clearly articulating tradeoffs, constraints, and long-term impact

• Set a high bar for engineering rigor, security design, and operational excellence

• Anticipate where the security landscape is headed and build platform capabilities ahead of demand

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, platform engineering, or secure software development

• Strong grounding in security fundamentals: IAM, application security, data protection, credential management, endpoint and cloud security

• Deep experience designing and delivering RESTful APIs and service-based architectures

• Practical expertise with containers, orchestration, and infrastructure abstractions (Docker, Kubernetes, API gateways, service meshes)

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, or similar (polyglot experience is a plus)

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) and modern DevSecOps practices

• Cloud-native delivery experience on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP

• Awareness of threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and risk analysis

• Familiarity with security data analysis, ML, or AI-enhanced security workflows is a bonus

Successful candidate will

• You multiply the effectiveness of the team through clear technical direction and strong execution

• You challenge assumptions and improve how the Security Platform is designed and operated

• You take ownership—from idea to production to steady-state operations

• You stay curious, continuously learning, researching new threats, and experimenting with better approaches

• You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve and impact is tangible

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

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 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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