Who are we?

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Responsabilities

• Design and lead the implementation of enterprise-grade network solutions for customers in hybrid environments.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for complex network project architectures and configurations
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, best practices, and governance standards
• Drive automation and optimization strategies to enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate with global clients and teams to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions

 

Requirements

• Strong experience in network engineering, with a focus on expert-level roles or leadership positions in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.
• Proven success in designing and implementing highly available and secure networks.
• Core Expertise:
• Routing and Switching: Advanced proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting enterprise-grade switches and routers (Cisco, Juniper, Arista). Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and other advanced protocols
• Datacenter Networking: Expertise in SDN (e.g., Cisco ACI, VMware NSX), fabric architectures, and multi-vendor integration
• Security and Firewalls: Advanced knowledge of firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) and VPNs (site-to-site, client-to-site). Experience with IPS/IDS solutions
• High Availability Protocols: Expertise in HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP for redundancy and fault tolerance
• Network Performance and Monitoring:
• Deep understanding of QoS (Quality of Service) for traffic prioritization
• Advanced experience with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios) and network performance optimization
• Cloud Networking:
• Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud solutions, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud networking
• Proficiency in cloud-native network services, including load balancers, virtual gateways, and cloud security configurations

 

Language Skills

• Fluent English – required for high-level communication, presentations, and documentation.
• Intermediate Spanish – sufficient for technical discussions in global teams.

 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Advanced degrees (MSc, MBA) or relevant certifications are highly desirable.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform)
• Certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or similar are highly desirable
• Familiarity with MPLS and SD-WAN solutions

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.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.