Head of Engineering – DevSecOps Director
Equinix
Lead engineering for secure CI/CD, DevSecOps platform, and security automation.
10 days ago ago
C$202,000 - C$304,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
devsecops
secure ci/cd
policy-as-code
secrets management
sbom generation
shift-left
- 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
- Foster a culture of shared responsibility for security across engineering teams
- Drive adoption of best practices in secure coding, vulnerability management, and runtime protection
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to meet compliance and audit requirements with minimal friction
- Lead and grow engineering teams focused on secure CI/CD pipelines, security automation, policy-as-code, secrets management, SBOM generation, and supply chain security.
- Champion “shift-left” principles by embedding security tools and checks early in the development process
What you bring
leadership
sast/dast
vault
collaboration
security automation
ci/cd
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or security engineering, with 7+ years in leadership roles
- Hands-on experience with tools such as SAST/DAST scanners, container/image security platforms, IaC security, and secrets management systems (e.g., Vault, SOPS)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering, product, and compliance teams
- Proven success driving security automation and reducing friction in development and deployment workflows
- Deep expertise in secure software development, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure security, and cloud-native security tooling
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS) and integrating security into engineering workflows
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Company
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of H₂ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCO₂e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCO₂e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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