Chief Information Security Officer

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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 Equinixs 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 Equinixs 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 Equinixs 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 Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jobright.ai by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Chief Information Security Officer roles. 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