Critical Facilities Engineer - Cohort Q1 - Military Security Clearance

Position: Critical Facilities Engineer - Cohort Hiring Q1 2026 - Military with Security Clearance
Location: Ashburn
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. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society.

You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work. Equinix Emerging Talent, Military Program providing service members with transition assistance to the civilian workforce. This is part of the DoD Skill Bridge Program, offering transitioning service members hands-on experience in Equinix's data center operations. Interns will support routine and semi-routine tasks related to customer installations, infrastructure maintenance, and service delivery within the IBX (International Business Exchange) data centers.

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? Are you a military spouse fellow wanting to engage a technology career? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life.

Please note:

This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active-duty U.S. military personnel transitioning out of the military to civilian workforce. Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 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.

We are accepting applications for our very own Skill Bridge Cohort Class of Q1' 2026 supporting the Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer. The training will be on the cutting-edge of technology in a digital infrastructure environment supporting an initiative designed to link our nation's warfighters to the best employment opportunities available. Ideal start dates will be late February through March.

Do you have a background in IT, Networking, Electronics, Electrician, or HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? Or desire to learn a new skill or trade? This could be your next career move! 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.

Job Summary Data Centers are considered Critical Facilities. This means that we support hospitals, laboratories, public safety centers. Simply put - We cannot go dark. In this crucial role, you will complete repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations of Critical Facility infrastructure. Do you have a background in Electrical/Electrician, HVAC and skilled Mechanical trades? This could be your next career move.

Responsibilities
* You will perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data Center alarms
* Performs preventative maintenance on-site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or…