Information Security Project Manager

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 five 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 talented people who thrive on solving challenging 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.

Equinix is looking for a Project Manager to join our Information Security team and manage existing and new strategic information security projects. This team tackles complex, organization-wide security problems that require high-level of expertise, widespread support, and multi-year execution plans. In this role, you will work with global and cross-functional teams of technical and non-technical stakeholders to define and drive full lifecycle security projects. The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary project management capabilities, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, and a passion for creating security solutions. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, are open to new challenges, proficient at multitasking, self-directed, and a great team player, we cannot wait to welcome you to our team!

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute multiple simultaneous short and long-term project plans to drive security excellence across multiple security domainsManage projects from start to finish following Agile methodology to deliver value to our business unitsDefine the scope, deliverables, and timeline Develop and maintain project documentation Coordinate projects across multiple teams, driving them to successful conclusion while building strong, lasting relationships with internal customersMonitor, manage and regularly report project progress, scope changes and key risks; Provide cross-functional visibility into status, resourcing needs, granular requirements, dates, and escalations for assigned projectsCommunicate effectively within the project team and at multiple levels of management, building trust across the organization, and demonstrating discretion with sensitive informationEffectively manage risks, project dependencies, and conflicts Provide hands-on day-to-day problem-solving, implementing quick and effective action plans to meet short term prioritiesSignificantly contribute to creating and maintaining project management processes and best practicesEnsure project closure, handover and lessons learned processes are established and implementedDevelop change management plans and communicate with stakeholders

Required Qualifications3+ years of technical, information security project management experience Understanding of information security, privacy frameworks, and compliance requirementsExperience managing projects across functional teams, building processes and coordinating deployment schedules Experience with large enterprise environmentsAbility to effectively coordinate between technical teams and business stakeholders Excellent communication skills Strong customer focus

Desired QualificationsExperience in cybersecurity detection, response, mitigation, or compliance Security certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISA)Project Management certifications (i.e. PMP)Expertise in Atlassian suite of applications (Jira, Confluence)