Data Center Technician Trainee - Military SkillBridge

Equinix; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix in Ashburn, VA, offers a SkillBridge program for active-duty service members and military spouses to gain hands-on data center operations experience. Trainees will support installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within IBX data centers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build practical skills for civilian careers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–4 years of related technical or data center experience, and a collaborative, customer-focused

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer communication

SOP proficiency

Documentation skills

Hands-on data center experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Equinix in Ashburn, VA, offers a SkillBridge program for active-duty service members and military spouses to gain hands-on data center operations experience. Trainees will support installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within IBX data centers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build practical skills for civilian careers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2–4 years of related technical or data center experience, and a collaborative, customer-focused