Director of Architecture, Equinix
Automation & Artificial Intelligence
Digital infrastructure company
Job no longer available
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering transformative automation and AI solutions, a deep understanding of managed services operations, and the ability to drive results through cross-functional collaboration globally
- Minimum 12–15 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing automation and AI architecture
- Proven track record of implementing large-scale automation and AI solutions in managed services or enterprise IT environments
- Demonstrable experience in deploying tools and platforms such as Ansible, Terraform, ServiceNow, AI/ML frameworks, or RPA technologies
- Deep understanding of IT infrastructure components, including compute, storage, network, cloud platforms, and DevOps
- Proficiency in automation technologies, AI frameworks, machine learning pipelines, and orchestration platforms
- Strong knowledge of APIs, integrations, and microservices architectures to enable automation
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ITIL, TOGAF, or equivalent frameworks
- Must be very fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is an advantage and highly desirable for interacting with global teams and customers
- Exceptional ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling teams and nurturing top talent
- Strong project management skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AI/ML, automation platforms, cloud certifications) are a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Architecture - Automation and AI to lead the design and architecture of cutting-edge automation and AI solutions within our Infrastructure Managed Solutions organization
- This role will be pivotal in driving operational excellence, and innovation, through robust scalable and secure architecture ensuring our services meet and exceed customer expectations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
- Define and execute the automation and AI architecture strategy, aligned with organizational goals and customer requirements
- Establish a long-term architecture roadmap to enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost optimization using AI-driven automation
- Identify opportunities to integrate emerging technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and RPA into service delivery models
- Lead the design of scalable and resilient automation and AI frameworks for IT infrastructure services, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
- Develop reference architectures, guidelines, and best practices for automation and AI initiatives
- Ensure that solutions align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices
- Drive automation adoption across the organization, streamlining service delivery processes, improving incident management, and enhancing provisioning and fulfillment capabilities
- Monitor the effectiveness of automation and AI systems, leveraging data analytics to refine and improve
- Collaborate with operations teams to reduce manual interventions and improve SLA adherence
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including service delivery, product management, and engineering, to integrate automation and AI into existing and new offerings
- Act as a thought leader, advising the automation team and stakeholders on leveraging AI and automation for competitive advantage
- Work closely with customers to understand their challenges and demonstrate the value of automation in solving complex infrastructure issues
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of automation architects, data scientists, and AI specialists
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging exploration of new technologies and methodologies
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of automation and AI projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget completion with measurable business outcomes
- Develop KPIs and metrics to track the success of automation initiatives
- Provide governance and oversight to ensure solution quality and adherence to architecture principles
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
- Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
- Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan
Company values
- Seek something bigger - Come drive meaningful change as part of the world’s trusted, leading digital infrastructure company. Together, our work enables innovation that enriches our work, life and planet
- Challenge assumptions - Bring your unique perspectives and contributions to help us make bold decisions, become aware of biases and remove any barriers that still exist
- Want to unlock your potential - Achieve, learn, adapt and be comfortable building a fulfilling career. We are here to help you unlock your potential
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Articles
Leadership
Charles Meyers
(President & CEO (Not Founder))Former Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, President and COO at BellSouth.net, and VP of Business and Corp Development at Internet Security Systems. Before becoming CEO of Equinix, they were a Senior Technology Executive and Fitness Entrepreneur at Life Restorations LLC and Group President of Messaging and Mobile Media at VeriSign.
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