Information Security Engineer

Equinix, Inc.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 173,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension plan

Annual leaves

Flex Wallet

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. in Warsaw is seeking a mid-level InfoSec Engineer with experience across security architectures, engineering, operations and incident response to safeguard applications, networks and cloud environments.

The role involves security policy, compliance work, along with 24/7 operations and shift-based hours (Sunday through Wednesday) with flexible start times; compensation range aligns with Equinix pay scales for Poland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SANS GPEN, GCIH and GCED certifications preferred.
• Proven years of experience in information security.

Responsibilities

• Security Architecture: review security architecture requests and assess adherence to guidelines.
• Security Engineering: execute proofs of concepts and manage implementation with timelines.
• Security Operations: day-to-day operations 24/7/365 with firewalls, proxies, MDM, endpoint security, vulnerability management, IDS/IPS and SIEM.
• Security Incident Response: investigate incidents, follow remediation procedures and escalate when needed.
• Security Policy & Compliance: publish global IT security policies and align with compliance roadmaps.
• Cloud Security: publish cloud security policies and drive cloud compliance goals.

Skills

Security architecture

Security engineering

Security operations

Security incident response

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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

Mid-level InfoSec Engineer with experience in IT security areas including applications, systems and network. May also have experience in audit, compliance and governance.

Responsibilities

Security Architecture

• Fields, receives and reviews security architecture requests from internal customers
• Assists in reviewing and assessing adherence of new security architectures to guidelines and rejecting if said architectures do not meet requirements
• Researches security best practices for networks, systems and applications
• Reports and makes recommendations to senior members of the architecture team for policy revisions, changes and additions

Security Engineering

• Executes proofs of concepts
• Evaluates and scores vendor solutions against use cases for final vendor selection
• Manages towards project timelines, executing on deliverables in partnership with internal networking and infrastructure teams
• Provides technical status reports to management
• Responsible for anticipating technical roadblocks and escalating issues
• Responsible for managing all technical aspects of implementation
• Executes on the implementation of new security solutions for the enterprise

Security Operations

• Responsible for day-to-day security operations, 24/7/365
• Operates and troubleshoots next-generation firewalls, cloud web proxy, mobile device management systems, endpoint security, vulnerability management systems, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS) systems, and security incident event management (SIEM)

Security Incident Response

• Responsible for day-to-day security incident response, 24/7/365
• Investigates, researches and analyzes security incidents as they are escalated or reported
• Uses established procedures for remediation of incidents, escalating as needed for additional guidance

Security Policy & Compliance

• Responsible for following process to publish global IT security policies
• Triages and resolves basic customer security inquiries per documented guidelines
• Executes against enterprise compliance road-map
• Follows documented guidelines to ensure adherence to compliance goals
• Researches international regulations for information security and privacy and provides insight to management on possible policy changes or specific security controls

Cloud Security

• Responsible for following process to publish global IT cloud security policies
• Triages and resolves basic customer security inquiries per documented guidelines
• Executes against cloud compliance road-map
• Follows documented guidelines to ensure adherence to cloud compliance goals
• Researches international regulations for cloud security and privacy and provides insight to management on possible policy changes or specific cloud security controls

Qualifications

• Proven years of experience
• Bachelor's preferred
• Certification in SANS (GPEN), SANS (GCIH) and SANS (GCED) preferred

Additional information:

This team operates in a shift-based work model.

This position requires working Sunday through Wednesday. The start time is flexible (between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM), with 10 working hours per day.

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

Poland - Warsaw Office WAO : 173,000 - 277,000 PLN / 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.

Core Benefits - Pension: You will be enrolled in the employee capital plan or pension, known as PPK, a contributory pension scheme for you and your employer to save funds intended for withdrawal on retirement. Private Medical Insurance: You may enroll yourself and eligible dependents in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for greater choice, flexibility, and access to specialist care for short-term illness or injury and so on. Life and Accident Insurance: Equinix provides Life and Accident Insurance cover for its employees which you can enroll in. Other Benefits and Perks - Employees have the option to select and use from a wide range of other benefits including: Annual Leaves, Flex Wallet (flexible spending account), Multi-sport Card, Lunch Pass Card, Discount Portal, statutory allowances and reimbursements (remote working, corrective glasses reimbursement), and paid and unpaid leaves in line with local market practices and regulatory requirements. More details on eligibility and rules for leaves are in Equinix's HR policies. Eligibility and contribution requirements apply to some benefits, in line with company policy. Benefits are subject to specific plan/program or insurer terms and conditions, including changes at Equinix's discretion. Equinix will be compliant will regulatory requirements on benefits and leaves.

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