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Data Center Customer Operations-October 2024
Johannesburg
Oct 28, 2025
ABOUT EQUINIX, INC
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company. We enable digital leaders to connect with the right places, partners and possibilities.
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About Data Center Customer Operations

  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.

  Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. 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.

  Data Center Customer Operations

  Job Summary

  Has a substantial understanding of the job while working on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgement in resolving issues or making recommendations. Focus is on moderately difficult tasks, using substantial understanding of standard operating procedure. Supports the overall team.

  Responsibilities

  Queue Management / Reporting

  Reviews work orders in the queue and works on moderately difficult requests by adhering to commitment timesSupports cross-functional teams to collaborate on customer ticketsEnsures any necessary reporting is complete and accurate; supports ad-hoc reporting requestsActively provides input and makes recommendations to processesMaintains detailed written records of all work activityUpdates local asset databases and other systems

  Installations

  Handles moderately difficult rack and stack customer equipment ticketsAble to read moderately difficult installation spreadsheet plans and supports implementing installations accordinglySupports the installation of moderately difficult installs, which may include:

  - overhead cable trays, cage mesh, cabinets, and cable management/support systems; circuits for fiber terminations; cable distribution trays, cabinets, and cable management/support systems; and performs tape changes and back-up necessities.

  Recognizes and raises capacity concerns for infrastructure expansions needs and cabling where neededPerforms quality checks on both cross-connects and on-site support tickets and recommends improvements

  Cross-Connect

  Supports moderately difficult data center cross-connect work, requiring substantial understanding of operating procedures for: installs, terminations, modifications, and testingInstalls and tests moderately difficult cross-connect circuits, which may include: switched, multiplexed, etc.

  Testing / Troubleshooting

  Supports moderately difficult operating testing of layer 1, 2 and 3 cross-connect certification testingSupports the troubleshooting of modernly difficult circuits (i.e., switched, multiplexed, etc.)Escalates more advanced circuits and supports as neededWorks with customers to troubleshoot issues and uses experience gained to recommend solutions

  Stakeholder Partnership

  Monitors stock levels and proactively addresses needs for materials with proper teamsProvides escalated work order support, and supports dispatch of alarmsMay provide back-up support to security personnel, if needed

  Customer Management

  Supports customer satisfaction through timely and precise order executionDelivers a high level of service and an excellent customer experience when interfacing with customersProvides support with time expectations on new deployments and existing alterationsSupports customers on-site by through access control and escorting servicesPoint of Contact (POC) for supporting moderately difficult customer requests, exceptions or escalations

  Projects

  Supports and partners with team members on projects as directedCoordinates vendors for various Data Center related projectsPerforms quality assurance on new customer installation or deployments

  Training

  Completes all assigned training in a timely mannerMay provide guidance and support to more junior team members and new hires

  Qualifications

  Typically requires a high school diploma and proven years of equivalent work experience

  Equinix 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.

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