Head of Engineering – DevSecOps Director

Job Description

Who are we

Equinix is the worlds 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 barriersbecause progress starts with fresh ideas. Youll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued, youre 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

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

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 202,000 - 304,000 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 Equinixs 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 were providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, youll 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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