DoD Skillbridge Internship - Entry Level Sales Engineering

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. 

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.

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

We are accepting applications for our very own DoD Skillbridge Internship Program, which is a cutting-edge initiative designed to link our nation’s warfighters to the best employment opportunities available as soon as possible in their transition process.

In this DoD Skillbridge Interhship Equinix is currently seeking a (Military Transitioning Service Member)

Your Background

To participate in our training program, we are actively seeking applications from different background and experiences. Experience or a passion for providing excellent customer service would be a huge bonus.

A positive outlook, a hunger to learn, and a desire to develop and grow are essential, as is the ability to work well within a team.

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29
• Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments

Global Sales Engineering

• Report into Sales Engineering Management in support of technical aspects of colocation sales
• Assist in building materials to market Equinix products and services to enhance our value
• Lead tours, presentations as requested on products and services
• Assist in administrative technical tasks
• Assist in creation of documentation for RFPs, Internal Reference or customer request

Qualifications

• Entry level position in market leader for global vendor neutral colocation
• Applicant should have aptitude in both basic process adherence as well at non-linear problem solving
• Educational background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering is preferred
• Above average verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite of products.

***U.S. ONLY - EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

***U.S. ONLY - EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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