SkillBridge - Data Center Technician - Trainee - Cohort Q1

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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program provides service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This is part of the DoW Skill Bridge Program
, offering transitioning service members hands‑on experience in Equinix’s data center operations. Trainees will support routine and semi‑routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX data centers.

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick‑start the next chapter in your professional life.

Please note:
This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active‑duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military to the civilian workforce.

Applies solid knowledge of standard operating procedures to complete moderately complex tasks and resolve issues with sound judgment. Supports daily operations, collaborates with cross‑functional teams, and contributes to process improvements within the data center environment.

• Manage and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely execution of moderately complex requests
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve customer tickets efficiently
• Complete required reporting with accuracy; support ad‑hoc reporting needs
• Maintain detailed and clear documentation of all activities
• Update local asset databases and operational systems
• Identify workflow gaps and recommend process enhancements

• Perform moderately complex rack‑and‑stack installations and follow installation plans
• Support installation of cable trays, cabinets, fiber circuits, and other infrastructure components
• Identify capacity constraints and elevate as needed
• Conduct quality checks on installations and on‑site support tasks; recommend improvements
• Assist with tape changes and backup support functions

• Execute moderately complex cross‑connect installs, modifications, terminations, and testing
• Install, test, and verify various circuit types (e.g., switched, multiplexed)

• Support Layer 1–3 testing and certification activities
• Troubleshoot moderately difficult circuits; elevate advanced issues when required
• Partner directly with customers to resolve technical issues and recommend solutions

• Monitor materials and stock levels; proactively notify appropriate teams of needs
• Provide escalated work order support and assist in alarm dispatch
• Offer occasional back‑up support for security functions

• Deliver high‑quality service through timely execution of orders and changes
• Act as on‑site support for customer access, escorting, and operational needs.
• Serve as point‑of‑contact for moderately complex customer requests or escalations
• Set clear expectations for deployment timelines and upgrades

• Partner with team members to support project tasks
• Coordinate vendor access and activities
• Conduct quality assurance checks on new installs and deployments

• Complete assigned training on schedule
• Provide informal guidance to junior team members and new hires when needed

• Deepen technical expertise in data center infrastructure and operations
• Gain experience in structured cabling, network testing, and troubleshooting
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