Equinix hiring DoD SkillBridge Program (US Military) - Equinix in Sunnyvale, CA | LinkedIn (2024)

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams.  We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. 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.

DoD SkillBridge Program (US Military) - Equinix

This is not the official application, you must first speak with a representative from Equinix Pathways Military Program. Please note that this program is exclusively for active-duty US military personnel. 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.

Position SummaryAre 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 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 Program with Equinix, you will:

• Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career.
• Explore a career or industry you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty.
• Earn real-world industry qualifications and certifications.
• Build experience and competency in your trade/ profession with our team.
• Expand your professional network of contacts.
• Gain familiarity with corporate culture.

Qualifications

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29
• Must have a minimum of 4 months of eligible and approved Skillbridge Internship available
• Official TAD/ TDY Orders to Equinix for the period of the internship. Required
• Technical Associates Degree, military-technical school, or civilian technical trade school completion
• Minimum of two years’ formal training or four years of progressive responsibility and experience in a specific discipline transferring experience from
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Must be a US Citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: 

• San Francisco (CA) Bay Area: $111,000 to $185,000
• California (Non-SF Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $104,000 to $172,000
• Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $94,000 to $156,000

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. 

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position. 

More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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• Skillbridge Internship positions are open to active duty and/or transitioning military members. Compensation or pay for this role is made through the service member's current enlistment contract based on pay guidelines set by the Department of Defense (DoD)

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and 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. (Equal Opportunity / AA / Disabled / Veterans Employer).