Equinix

Equinix

Information Security Senior Engineer - Authentication

Dallas Infomart Office DAI · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$136k-$204kDetected 22 days ago
AzureRESTOAuthMachine LearningAgentic AIPostmanZero TrustCommunicationProblem SolvingCISSP

About the role

  • The Ping (SSO) Engineer at Equinix is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting authentication, SSO, and multi-factor authentication services.
  • The role also extends to modern identity challenges, including non-human identities (NHIs), AI/agent authentication, and automation-driven identity architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support SSO, federation, and MFA solutions using Ping suite and Azure AD
  • Drive adoption of authentication and authorization reference architectures for modern and emerging technologies
  • Develop scalable solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and enterprise IAM standards
  • Implement and support machine-to-machine authentication (OAuth2 client credentials, API security)
  • Support identity architecture evolution, including AI agents and non-human identity governance

Requirements

  • In-depth experience with IAM protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM
  • Strong experience with SSO, Federation, and authentication architectures
  • 6+ years of experience with directories (AD, PingDirectory, Azure AD, LDAP)
  • Broad knowledge of enterprise IT across cloud, network, systems, and identity infrastructure
  • So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Nice to have

  • 8+ years of experience architecting and implementing IAM solutions, with strong expertise in Ping stack (preferred) and Azure AD
  • Experience with other IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, SailPoint) is a plus
  • Security certifications (e.g., CISSP) are a plus

Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience implementing and supporting Ping (PingFederate, PingAccess, PingID, PingDirectory)
  • Deep understanding of SSO, federation, MFA, and directory services
  • Experience with OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM, and token-based authentication
  • Experience with API security and integration patterns (REST, JSON, Postman)
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset and attention to detail
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience managing non-human identities (service accounts, APIs, bots, AI agents)
  • Understanding of AI/ML use cases in identity security (risk-based authentication, anomaly detection)
  • Familiarity with identity patterns for AI agents and application-to-application authentication
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and Just-in-Time (JIT) access models
  • Awareness of AI security risks (e.g., token misuse, data exposure, agent over-privilege)

Compensation

  • 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual
  • The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
  • Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits.
  • Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
  • Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
  • 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.
  • Equinix Benefits
  • You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. -
  • You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. -
  • You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

Equal opportunity

  • If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
  • Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.

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