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# SkillBridge Military Transition Program - Staff Security Engineer (Security Plat

- **Company:** Equinix
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, CompTIA Security+, Middleware, Github, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Runbook, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Data Ingestion, Rate Limiting, Enterprise Integration, Api Gateway, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Cyber Warfare, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86964945/1

## About the Role

You may be a strong fit if your military experience includes:

 * Writing Python or other automation scripts for operational or security use
 * Building or integrating REST APIs
 * Securing applications, services, or platforms
 * Working with CI/CD pipelines or automated testing
 * Developing internal tools, dashboards, or operational capabilities
 * Operating in joint, missioncritical, or globally distributed environments

Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC) are valued but not required.
What You'll Gain

 * Handson experience with enterprisescale security engineering
 * Exposure to modern DevSecOps and platformbased security
 * Mentorship from senior and stafflevel engineers
 * A clear understanding of how military cyber skills translate to industry
 * Opportunity for fulltime employment consideration upon SkillBridge completion

Eligibility Requirements

 * Approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program
 * Able to commit to a fulltime SkillBridge engagement
 * Command approval prior to start date

## Description

As a SkillBridge Staff Security Engineer, you will contribute directly to Equinix's security platform and automation initiatives, including:
Security Platforms & API Engineering

 * Design, build, and secure APIs that expose core security capabilities to internal teams and platforms
 * Implement authentication, authorization, logging, rate limiting, and abuse protections at the API layer
 * Work with API gateways, servicetoservice communications, and platform integrations
 * Produce engineeringgrade documentation including runbooks, SDK guidance, and operational references

Automation & Secure Engineering (Core Focus)

 * Build Pythonbased automation to streamline security workflows, data ingestion, and response actions
 * Develop integrations, plugins, and middleware connecting security tools, SaaS platforms, and internal services
 * Embed security controls directly into CI/CD pipelines (such as GitHub Actions)
 * Improve reliability, observability, and scale of security systems through code

Engineering Leadership Exposure

 * Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and product teams across globally distributed environments
 * Contribute to coding standards, architectural decisions, and engineering best practices
 * Learn how business, platform, and security requirements intersect in a large enterprise environment

Ideal Military Backgrounds

This SkillBridge opportunity is ideal for transitioning service members with experience in:

 * Cyber Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, or Cyber Warfare
 * Software development, automation, or tooling in operational environments
 * Platform, service, or systems engineering with a security focus, Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.