Data Center Operations Engineer - Dallas at Equinix in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Data Center Operations Engineer - Dallas

Equinix Metal customers rely on our platform for their businesses. As such, the operational capability and performance of our platform and the ability to procure, deploy and maintain global server and network capacity is one of the most critical functions of our business.

This role is local to our Dallas, Texas site.

What you’ll be doing:

We are seeking a data center operations specialist to help with the physical aspect of our deployments, including racking and cabling, with an opportunity to grow to provide additional technical value within our organization, such as in areas of network administration and development/automation.

• Structured cabling of power, copper, and fiber network connections.




• Configure and test all hardware for deployment to local and remote sites




• Prepare pallets and supporting documentation (including waybill and export paperwork) for international shipment.




• Work with our data center providers and internal engineering teams to optimize for creating as quick and efficient of a turn-up process as possible; maintain a positive overall relationship with our global vendors. Ideally this would also include a basic proficiency in coding/scripting to develop tools to help with our daily workflow.




• Work with our network and systems engineering teams around turning up new data center locations and incremental rack-level infrastructure, as well as troubleshooting physical server hardware and network devices.

What we’ll expect from you:

• Ability to lift IT equipment, some of which may exceed (40) lbs per unit.




• Data center, Computer Science, or Information Technology education or background required. We are looking for an individual with basic subject-matter experience, though we will provide extensive training around the Packet hardware platform and specific areas of responsibility.




• Linux systems administration and scripting experience is a plus.




• Optical network troubleshooting (e.g. use of a light meter and OTDR/OSA) and termination experience is a plus.




• Familiarity with data center industry, and interacting with remote site technicians, is a plus.




• We are hiring for a full-time (40 hours) position, with an ability to work nights and weekends as required. We will work with the candidate to build an optimal schedule based on his/her working preferences, as well as Packet’s needs to maximize around 24x7 global coverage.

Critical Success Factors:

• Demonstrate humility




• Possess endless curiosity 




• Listening to understand

Our Core Values

Equinix puts customers at the center of everything, and we don’t compromise on our values: 

• Open Your Heart, Open Your Mind 




• Put We Before Me 




• Speak Up, Step Up 




• Keep Your Promises  




• Be an Energy Supplier




• Find a Better Way  




• Serve Others 




• Keep Growing 

Learn more about our purpose, culture, and values here.

About Equinix Metal

Equinix MetalTM is an automated, interconnected, low-latency bare metal-as-a-service, that is available in global locations across Platform Equinix®. We enable digital businesses to more quickly be at the center of the customers, suppliers, and partners with whom they want to connect. As part of Equinix, our mission is to protect, connect, and power the digital world with physical infrastructure that moves at software speed. 

Founded in 1998, Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company. Digital leaders harness our trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. 

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Equinix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We constantly strive to build an environment that allows our employees to do the best work of their lives. Our team works remotely in 10 countries across the globe. Equinix is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences.

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