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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operatingover 250 data centers across the globe.Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed.
Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions.
We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environmentthat is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Director, Information Security
Job Summary
Equinix is one of the fastest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That’s why we're always looking for creative and forward-thinking people who can help us achieve our goal of global interconnection.
With 200 data centers in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home to the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development.
We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations and complex cloud and application solutions.
At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire hardworking people who flourish when solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions.
Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix.
We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our cybersecurity team as the Head of Infosec AI / ML Cyber Data Science.
The successful candidate will lead the organization in shaping and executing our cybersecurity artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) strategies to enhance and support our threat detection, incident response, and insider threat capabilities.
This position requires a seasoned professional with hands-on technical experience in both building and leading AI / ML initiatives within the cybersecurity domain.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of AI / ML data scientists and researchers to drive innovation in cybersecurity.
Develop and implement the overarching AI / ML strategy for cybersecurity, aligning it with business objectives.
Provide both strategic and tactical guidance including thought leadership on the adoption and integration of cutting-edge AI / ML technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and security subject matter experts to understand emerging threats and develop solutions into the cybersecurity framework.
Experienced in detailing, writing, and conveying technical requirements to support Engineering and Architecture decisions.
Oversee the development of advanced analytics models for threat detection, response, and prediction to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends.
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI / ML and cybersecurity to inform strategic decision-making.
Work closely with cybersecurity experts to understand emerging threats and develop proactive defense measures.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, research, and experimentation within the AI / ML cybersecurity team.
Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Proven technical experience in applying machine learning and data science techniques to cybersecurity challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results, make strategic decisions, and lead a high-performing team.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, technologies, domain topics, and threat analysis.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, Bash, Java, etc.
- Experience with Cloud Service Providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), virtualization techniques (e.
g. Hypervisors), big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Athena, Redshift, Bigquery), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical models to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Industry certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, GCFA, etc).
- Previous experience in a leadership role within a cybersecurity or AI / ML-focused organization.
- Desire to thrive at Equinix and change the way the world connects
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 .
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.
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 .
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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