Network Implementation Expert

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. 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. Job Summary The Network Implementation Expert is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced network infrastructures for enterprise and data center customers. This role serves as a technical authority for complex network deployments in hybrid environments, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. The position contributes directly to operational excellence, automation initiatives, and the successful delivery of mission-critical customer projects. Responsibilities Design and lead the implementation of enterprise-grade network solutions in data center and hybrid environments. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex network architectures, configurations, and integrations. Provide technical leadership during critical implementation phases, migrations, and transformations. Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. Drive automation and optimization initiatives to improve network reliability, performance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver tailored, high-quality network solutions. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing network environments. Support incident resolution and complex troubleshooting activities when required. Qualifications Required Experience Strong experience in network engineering within enterprise and/or data center environments. Proven ability to design, implement, and support highly available, secure, and resilient network infrastructures. Technical Skills Routing & Switching Advanced proficiency with enterprise-grade switches and routers (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or equivalent). Deep understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and related technologies. Data Center Networking Experience with software-defined networking and fabric-based architectures such as Cisco ACI and VMware NSX. Experience integrating multi-vendor network environments. Security & Firewalls Advanced knowledge of firewall platforms such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA. Experience with VPN technologies, including site-to-site and client-to-site connectivity. Familiarity with IDS/IPS solutions and network security best practices. High Availability Expertise in redundancy and failover protocols ,including HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP. Monitoring & Performance Strong understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic prioritization. Experience with monitoring and performance tools such as SolarWinds, Zabbix, or Nagios. Cloud & Hybrid Networking Knowledge of hybrid cloud networking across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Experience with cloud-native networking services, including load balancers, virtual gateways, and cloud security configurations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Python, and Terraform. Industry-recognized certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent. Familiarity with MPLS and SD-WAN technologies. Additional certifications related to networking, cloud, or cybersecurity. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced certifications and postgraduate studies are considered a plus. Language Requirements Fluent English & Spanish Location Tinkko – Ecotek Building Calle 99 #10-57, Floor 5 Bogotá, Colombia Work Model Employees are expected to work 2 days per week from the office and 3 days remotely, ​‌ 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. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here .