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Equinix, Inc
Network Engineer III (Automation & AIOps)
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$117,955 / year median in Illinois
-4% projected decline
Job Description
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.
Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers-because progress starts with fresh ideas. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
Job SummaryResponsible for network design, planning, and operations, including capacity management, vendor evaluation, project management, and service lifecycle management, with automation and AI-driven tooling built into how the work gets done rather than layered on top of it. Applies coding, scripting, and AI-driven insights to improve network efficiency, reliability, and scalability, and to reduce manual operational overhead. Requires strong understanding of network architecture principles and modern infrastructure (data center, cloud, interconnection), along with working fluency in automation and AIOps practices.
Partners with hardware validation teams on qualification of new equipmentSupport the Network platform operations and participate in standby.
Participates in port, device, and customer migrations, as needed.
Performs deployments of network tools and new features, and owns new feature enablementBuilds and applies automation (Python, scripting) to streamline and standardize deployment processes, reducing manual touchpointsProduct Development LifecycleProvides feedback as the voice of the customer based on customer queries and trouble ticketsLeverages data analytics and AI tools to surface recurring issues and improvement areas from ticket and query trendsBuilds and applies automated test frameworks and validation scripts to reduce manual test cycles.
Manages and sustains deployments post-transition to achieve high customer satisfactionUses AI-assisted monitoring and predictive analytics to catch degradation before it becomes customer-impactingService DeliveryPerforms network service fulfillment (quote-to-cash) for network and data center products.
Ensures successful fulfillment of software-triggered provisioning for interconnection services.
Reviews fulfillment of metrics and identifies opportunities for automation-driven efficiency gains.
Builds and implements automation and data-driven optimization for fulfillment processes.
Operations and Reliability EngineeringTroubleshoots and resolves network faults, both reactive and through proactive detectionPerforms preventive maintenance to minimize incidentsUtilizes AI-based monitoring tools including anomaly detection and predictive alertingDevelops automation scripts and tooling to accelerate root cause analysis and reduce mean-time-to-resolution (MTTR)InnovationParticipates in internal innovation programs and hackathonsUses lab environments for technical practice and validationParticipates in chaos engineering drills to test operational resilienceDevelops automation tools (Python, APIs) for chaos testing and resilience engineeringExplores AI/ML use cases for network optimization and incident predictionUtilizes AI tools to optimised the deployment process lifecycle.
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.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is a new position within our organization.
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.
Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers-because progress starts with fresh ideas. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
Job SummaryResponsible for network design, planning, and operations, including capacity management, vendor evaluation, project management, and service lifecycle management, with automation and AI-driven tooling built into how the work gets done rather than layered on top of it. Applies coding, scripting, and AI-driven insights to improve network efficiency, reliability, and scalability, and to reduce manual operational overhead. Requires strong understanding of network architecture principles and modern infrastructure (data center, cloud, interconnection), along with working fluency in automation and AIOps practices.
Responsibilities :
DeploymentDeploys new hardware (Multi-vendor) in accordance with documented guidelinesManage deployment project life cycle end to end.Partners with hardware validation teams on qualification of new equipmentSupport the Network platform operations and participate in standby.
Participates in port, device, and customer migrations, as needed.
Performs deployments of network tools and new features, and owns new feature enablementBuilds and applies automation (Python, scripting) to streamline and standardize deployment processes, reducing manual touchpointsProduct Development LifecycleProvides feedback as the voice of the customer based on customer queries and trouble ticketsLeverages data analytics and AI tools to surface recurring issues and improvement areas from ticket and query trendsBuilds and applies automated test frameworks and validation scripts to reduce manual test cycles.
Manages and sustains deployments post-transition to achieve high customer satisfactionUses AI-assisted monitoring and predictive analytics to catch degradation before it becomes customer-impactingService DeliveryPerforms network service fulfillment (quote-to-cash) for network and data center products.
Ensures successful fulfillment of software-triggered provisioning for interconnection services.
Reviews fulfillment of metrics and identifies opportunities for automation-driven efficiency gains.
Builds and implements automation and data-driven optimization for fulfillment processes.
Operations and Reliability EngineeringTroubleshoots and resolves network faults, both reactive and through proactive detectionPerforms preventive maintenance to minimize incidentsUtilizes AI-based monitoring tools including anomaly detection and predictive alertingDevelops automation scripts and tooling to accelerate root cause analysis and reduce mean-time-to-resolution (MTTR)InnovationParticipates in internal innovation programs and hackathonsUses lab environments for technical practice and validationParticipates in chaos engineering drills to test operational resilienceDevelops automation tools (Python, APIs) for chaos testing and resilience engineeringExplores AI/ML use cases for network optimization and incident predictionUtilizes AI tools to optimised the deployment process lifecycle.
Technical Skills:
Programming and AutomationPython and scripting (required)API integration for network automation, including REST (required)Infrastructure as Code (nice to have)AI and DataWorking understanding of AI/ML concepts as applied to network operations, or AIOps (required)Experience with data analysis, log analysis, and anomaly detection (required)Familiarity with AI-driven monitoring tools (preferred)Network ArchitectureStrong understanding of IP networking, including L2/L3, BGP, and routingStrong understanding of data center architecture and interconnection servicesStrong understanding of scalability and redundancy designKnowledge of modern network architecture including cloud, hybrid, andSDNQualifications :
5+ years of experience in Network Operations or Network EngineeringBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experienceStrong understanding of network architecture and operationsDemonstrated experience in coding and automation applied to real operational tooling, Python preferredExperience in AI-driven operations (AIOps) requiredEquinix 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.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is a new position within our organization.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance