SkillBridge Military Transition Program – Staff Security Engineer (Security Platforms & Automation) - Hybrid
Equinix6 months ago
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and secure APIs exposing core security capabilities to internal teams and platforms.
- Implement API-layer authentication, authorization, logging, rate limiting, and abuse protections.
- Build Python-based automation for security workflows, data ingestion, and response actions.
- Develop integrations, plugins, and middleware connecting security tools, SaaS platforms, and internal services.
- Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions.
- Improve the reliability, observability, and scalability of security systems through code.
- Produce engineering documentation including runbooks, SDK guidance, and operational references.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and product teams on coding standards, architectural decisions, and engineering practices.
Requirements
- Approved participation in the DoD SkillBridge program.
- Ability to commit to a full-time SkillBridge engagement and obtain command approval before the start date.
- Experience writing Python or other automation scripts for operational or security use is a strong fit.
- Experience building or integrating REST APIs, securing applications or platforms, working with CI/CD pipelines, or developing internal tools is valued.
- Relevant backgrounds include cyber operations, defensive cyberspace operations, cyber warfare, software development, automation, platform engineering, or systems engineering with a security focus.
- Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, or GIAC are valued but not required.
- Equivalent experience matters more than job titles.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise-scale security engineering and modern DevSecOps.
- Mentorship from senior and staff-level engineers.
- Exposure to platform-based security and globally distributed production environments.
- Opportunity for full-time employment consideration after SkillBridge completion.
About Equinix
Equinix is a public digital infrastructure company that operates a global platform of colocation and interconnection data centers for enterprises, cloud and network providers. It sells space, power, and connectivity, plus services such as Equinix Fabric, Network Edge, and Equinix Metal for hybrid multicloud and edge deployments. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, it is listed on NASDAQ (EQIX) and runs hundreds of IBX facilities across major metros worldwide.