About the role

Who are we?

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.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

We’re looking for a Network & Security Engineer to join an international environment where you’ll help operate, support, and improve enterprise‑grade network and security systems.

What You’ll Do

Support the operation and monitoring of enterprise-grade network and security infrastructures, helping ensure high availability and performance
Investigate and resolve complex technical incidents (L2/L3), including high‑priority (P1) issues
Take part in a 24x7 on-call rotation, providing out-of-hours support when needed
Carry out regular maintenance activities such as firmware upgrades, configuration changes, and migrations
Work closely with global teams, vendors, and customers to resolve issues and plan upcoming changes
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including procedures and post-mortem reports
Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and the evolution of the infrastructure

What You Bring

A technical background in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience in network and security operations environments
Solid knowledge of:
- Routing and switching in multivendor environments (Cisco, Fortinet, Arista, Juniper, VyOS)
- Network protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, and VRRP
- Security platforms including FortiGate, NSX, or SDN solutions
- Monitoring and diagnostic tools
The confidence to lead technical tasks in critical environments and collaborate effectively across teams
Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written, in an international setting
Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule

Nice to Have

Relevant technical certifications such as CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Juniper, or VMware NSX
Experience or knowledge in network automation using tools like Python or Ansible

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.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

Aplyr's read

Equinix is a leading global data center and interconnection services provider, attracting professionals in engineering, operations, and strategy roles.
Synthesized from recent postings & public sources

What's promising

•Equinix's global presence offers employees opportunities to work on international projects.
•Strong growth in data center demand provides job security and advancement potential.
•Focus on innovation in interconnection positions Equinix as a market leader.

What to watch

•High-pressure environment due to the critical nature of data center operations.
•Complexity of global operations may lead to bureaucratic challenges.
•Rapid industry changes require constant adaptation and learning.

Why Equinix

•Equinix operates one of the largest interconnected data center platforms worldwide.
•The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming for 100% renewable energy usage.
•Equinix's xScale initiative targets hyperscale infrastructure for cloud service providers.

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