Chief Information Security Officer

Jobright.ai; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to drive the global cyber security strategy and oversee security operations. The ideal candidate will lead modernization efforts while ensuring compliance with security regulations. The role requires demonstrated expertise in building high-performing security teams and engaging with executive leadership. This is a full-time position based in Redwood City, CA with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformational security programs in digital businesses.
• Ability to influence technical and executive audiences.
• Track record in building globally distributed security teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide information and cyber security strategy.
• Oversee security operations and incident response.
• Collaborate to integrate security into digital initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on cyber resilience.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Governance

Data protection

Cloud security architecture

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Summary:

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers globally. They are seeking a visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their global cyber security strategy, safeguarding systems, networks, and data while ensuring compliance and building a modern security architecture that fosters innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the enterprise-wide information and cyber security strategy across the company, with a vision to make Equinix one of the most secure and trusted global companies

• Oversee all aspects of security operations, governance, architecture, engineering and incident response to protect systems, networks, and our data

• Lead the modernization and simplification of the security environment to support Equinix’s digital transformation agenda. Keep us secure but allow us to innovate

• Embed “secure-by-design” principles into software development, infrastructure provisioning, and vendor management

• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to integrate security considerations into digital initiatives, cloud strategies, emerging technologies, and operational processes

• Fully own the global cyber risk management framework, aligning with regulatory requirements and business risk appetite

• Ensure compliance with international data privacy and security regulations across all operating regions

• Take leadership in policy compliance and policy setting working closely with leading regulators and authorities across the Digital industry

• Champion a proactive security culture across Equinix’s global workforce, including training, education, and executive engagement

• Work closely with product, engineering, legal, and operations teams to ensure security is embedded across the enterprise

• Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors on cyber resilience and emerging threats

• Build a scalable, automated, cloud-native security architecture to support Equinix’s digital and platform strategy

• Partner with the CTO/CDO functions to drive DevSecOps adoption and enable secure product delivery at speed

• Bring an innovation and techno-commercial mindset around security to help build our security solutions as a Platform with a potential to allow Equinix to monetise it in future, should we choose to

Qualifications:

Required:

• Demonstrated experience leading transformational security programs in high-growth, cloud-first or digital businesses

• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, influencing across technical and executive audiences

• Deep knowledge of global cybersecurity regulations, cloud security architecture, identity management, and data protection

• Strong track record in building high-performing, globally distributed security teams. A security talent magnet!

• Experience with monetization or platform-level security differentiation is a plus

Company:

Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations. Founded in 1998, headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, team size 10001+ employees, currently Public Company. Equinix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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