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.
Job Summary
The Solutions Architect Associate supports strategic sales engagements, drives thought leadership across functions, and contributes to Equinix’s global sales strategy to accelerate revenue growth in an assigned territory. This role provides technology and solution-based guidance, bridging network, data center, and cloud/IT infrastructure into repeatable offers. Key focus areas include strategic sales engagements, development of offers, repeatable solutions, and use cases across the five sales verticals within the Equinix Ecosystem: Network, Financial, Cloud, Content/Digital Media, and Enterprise.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Support
Assist in strategic sales engagements by applying professional concepts and guidelines
Support development of solution proposals aligned with customer requirements
Research and Development
Apply knowledge and problem-solving techniques to define and resolve technical challenges
Subject Matter Expertise
Develop foundational expertise in network architecture, interconnection, and cloud integration
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build strong internal relationships and exchange technical information with colleagues, supervisors, and project leaders
Technology and Innovation Insights
Stay informed on emerging technologies in networking, cloud, and data center infrastructure
Solution Development
Contribute to creating repeatable solutions and use cases for customer deployments
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Experience: 0–2 years in networking, cloud, or IT infrastructure roles
Certifications (Required): CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Network Design Certification (optional but preferred)
Cloud Certifications (Optional but Preferred)
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, switching, and interconnection principles
Familiarity with cloud architectures and hybrid IT environments is a plus
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
