SkillBridge - Data Center Technician - Trainee - Cohort Q1' 2027

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.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Queue Management & Reporting

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

Installations

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 escalate as needed

Conduct quality checks on installations and on‑site support tasks; recommend improvements

Assist with tape changes and backup support functions

Cross‑Connect Work

Execute moderately complex cross‑connect installs, modifications, terminations, and testing

Install, test, and verify various circuit types (e.g., switched, multiplexed)

Testing & Troubleshooting

Support Layer 1–3 testing and certification activities

Troubleshoot moderately difficult circuits; escalate advanced issues when required

Partner directly with customers to resolve technical issues and recommend solutions

Stakeholder Partnership

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

Customer Management

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

Projects

Partner with team members to support project tasks

Coordinate vendor access and activities

Conduct quality assurance checks on new installs and deployments

Training & Team Support

Complete assigned training on schedule

Provide informal guidance to junior team members and new hires when needed

Learning Objectives

• Deepen technical expertise in data center infrastructure and operations

• Gain experience in structured cabling, network testing, and troubleshooting

• Enhance customer service and communication skills in a technical environment

• Understand project coordination and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Active-duty military member or Military Spouse approved for SkillBridge or MSCAP participation

• Technical or Non-Technical MOS, NEC, or AFSC

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2–4 years of related technical or data center experience

• Strong understanding of standard operating procedures and basic installation/test methodologies

• Ability to work cross‑functionally, document work clearly, and engage with customers professionally

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment

Training & Evaluation

• Interns will follow a customized Education/Training Plan

• Mid-Term and end-of-program evaluations will be conducted by the supervisor

• Final evaluation will assess learning outcomes and program effectiveness

For a successful conversion to a full-time employee, the targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - DA11 Dallas : 53,600 - 80,400 USD / Annual

United States - AT1 Atlanta : 53,600 - 80,400 USD / Annual

United States - MI1 Miami : 53,600 - 80,400 USD / Annual

United States - SV12 Silicon Valley : 64,300 - 96,500 USD / Annual

United States - LA4 Los Angeles : 59,000 - 88,400 USD / Annual

United States - CH4 Chicago : 59,000 - 88,400 USD / Annual

United States - NY3 New York City : 59,000 - 88,400 USD / Annual

United States - DE2 Denver : 53,600 - 80,400 USD / Annual

United States - SE3 Seattle : 59,000 - 88,400 USD / Annual

United States - DC12 Washington DC : 59,000 - 88,400 USD / Annual

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