Senior Network Service Engineer

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. Senior Network Service EngineerJob SummaryAs a Senior Network Engineer functioning in a tech-heavy Sales Engineering (SE) role, candidate is responsible for gathering comprehensive technical requirements from customers and designing detailed technical solutions to satisfy those requirements. Coordinates solution details with other stakeholders, such as Sales, PMO, customer partners, and Engineering as required. Prepares extensive turnover packages for Implementations for sold solutions. Executes implementations as required. Serves as a technical expert/SME on SE processes and tools. Performs continuous improvement on SE processes and tools.ResponsibilitiesEngage with prospective customer personnel to capture detailed requirements for potential solutionsDesign quality technical solutions to meet customer requirementsValidate solution pricing against Equinix financial modelsSubmit approved solutions to Equinix Account Executives and track progress to customer signature/purchasePrepare detailed turnover information for purchased solutions to Implementations for executionMaintain proficiency with associated systems and processesEmploy continuous process improvement to streamline existing processes and improve efficiencyImplement sold solutions as requiredDevelop and leverage relationships with internal and external partner teamsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsCandidate must possess an active US Government Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope PolygraphFoundational knowledge in IT fundamentals, processes, and organizational functions (PMO, NOC, Sales, Implementations, etc)Advanced knowledge of network fundamentals (network models, switching functions, routing functions, firewall functions)Advanced knowledge of network concepts (TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), switching, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN)Extensive experience with network deployment, operation, and managementExtensive experience with network solution designFamiliarity with monitoring systems and functionalityBachelor's degree in related field preferredCertification preferred, especially in solution design10 years experience in IT positions preferred4 years experience in solution design positions preferredEquinix 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.