Head of Engineering – DevSecOps Director

Head of Engineering – DevSecOps Director Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Engineering for DevSecOps to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our secure software delivery platforms. This role is critical to embedding security practices into our CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and developer tooling. You will drive initiatives that align security, engineering, and operations to build a high-trust engineering environment that scales with the organization. Responsibilities Lead and grow engineering teams focused on secure CI/CD pipelines, security automation, policy-as-code, secrets management, SBOM generation, and supply chain security. Define and drive the roadmap for DevSecOps platforms, services, and integrations across the SDLC Partner with security, platform, and application teams to implement guardrails and developer-friendly controls that balance velocity with compliance and risk reduction Champion “shift-left” principles by embedding security tools and checks early in the development process Drive adoption of best practices in secure coding, vulnerability management, and runtime protection Foster a culture of shared responsibility for security across engineering teams Lead cross-functional initiatives to meet compliance and audit requirements with minimal friction Qualifications 12+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or security engineering, with 7+ years in leadership roles Deep expertise in secure software development, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure security, and cloud-native security tooling Hands-on experience with tools such as SAST/DAST scanners, container/image security platforms, IaC security, and secrets management systems (e.g., Vault, SOPS) Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS) and integrating security into engineering workflows Proven success driving security automation and reducing friction in development and deployment workflows Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering, product, and compliance teams Passionate about enabling secure innovation through scalable systems and thoughtful engineering Compensation and Benefits 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. The targeted pay range for this position in the United States (Dallas Infomart Office) is 202,000 - 304,000 USD per year. Individual pay is based on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. The range reflects base pay and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Eligible for bonus; equity may be offered depending on the position. Equinix Benefits As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We offer competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient benefits. US Benefits include health, life, disability and voluntary plans; retirement plan; PTO and holidays. Eligibility requirements apply. Benefits are subject to change. 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 race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17