Senior Director Dev Ops, Cloud Infrastructure OperationsEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 80 quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of over 10,000 companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in over 30 countries spanning six continents – and counting! A leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. The Head of DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure Operations leads the design, build, and operational management of highly secure and scalable sites/software for the business and works tirelessly to guarantee the reduction or removal of bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the DevOps department and engineering department as a whole.ResponsibilitiesPromote, document, and implement systems infrastructure best practices, building tools that allow the department to develop and deploy impeccable sites/software. The Head of DevOps also creates tools that leverage productivity amplifiers such as code generators and schema repositories for scalable deployment.You will play a strategic role where they will design and build infrastructure for sites/software, ensuring the highest levels of security and responding swiftly to any new and emerging vulnerabilities and security threats.Create tools and automated workflow capabilities in order to enable the business’s software engineering teams to test and promote code across the engineering department.Work hand-in-hand with the frontend and backend engineering teams in all technical operations and works to reduce or eliminate any repetitive or manual tasks.Align with product engineering to ensure optimized investments and efficiencies in devsecops tools and platforms.Manages team of local technology professionals and managers in a given country/region, representing country/regional priorities to the global teamSolicits stakeholder input to define comprehensive improvement plans that are consistent and drive standardization across regionsDrives innovation and provides thought leadership across the teams, rewards innovation, and helps communicate new ideas across teams while fostering and promoting a culture of innovation across local and global teamsResponsible for providing objective and comprehensive input to senior leadership and executive decision makersResponsible for leading strategic planning, influencing and driving prioritization of initiatives with executive stakeholders, as well as developing and communicating a roadmap of projects and initiatives in support of stakeholder priorities to all levels of the organizationQualificationsA master’s degree in Computer Science or any other relevant field. An equivalent of the same in working experience is also acceptable for this position.At least 7 years of working experience in a DevOps capacity, working within a fast-paced and fast-evolving environment. Will also need a vast and successful experience leading a DevOps team.A demonstrated experience in enterprise network technologies as well as experience working in a large database and applications operational environments. Significant experience in service management and agile practices and processes within a continuous delivery environment.Ability to demonstrate vast experience writing code and have experience in the automation, configuration, and application performance management tools.The candidate must additionally demonstrate strong system-level troubleshooting skills and possess an ability to identify and resolve high-level scalability and performance issues.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record for driving change with measurable outcomes.Transformation leadership capabilities and the ability to inspire and lead a team through change and transition.The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $179,000 to $304,000Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. To help you achieve professional and personal goals, we provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that include a blend of rewards to attract, motivate, recognize, and retain talented people like you. We offer you key rewards including base pay and incentive pay, benefits for health and wellness, retirement plans for your future, and recognition programs. We’re committed to our employees by providing ongoing dialogue, education and resources that enable you to thrive and make informed decisions at each life stage.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email to Staffing@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.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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