IBX Cabling (Network) Technician

Equinix is the leading global provider of network-neutral data centers and Internet exchange services for enterprises, content companies, systems integrators, and network services providers. Through the company's Internet Business Exchange (IBX ) centers in 11 markets in the U.S. and Asia, customers can directly interconnect with every major global network and ISP for their critical peering, transit and traffic exchange requirements. These interconnection points facilitate the highest performance and growth of the Internet by serving as neutral and open marketplaces for Internet infrastructure services, allowing customers to expand their businesses while reducing costs.

Responsibilities:

Installation, termination, testing and labeling of all cross-connects (cat5, coax, fiber) in the IBX™.
Moving and installation of cabinets and relay racks.
Troubleshooting circuits with use of BERT equipment.
Perform remote hand services for customers.
Hardware installation including: shelves, power strips, rails, cable management, and customer equipment.
Report current status via the ticketing system, shift reports, and email.
On call via pager during unscheduled days or shift times for emergency scheduling requirements.
Manage multiple concurrent interdisciplinary projects and ability to work in a team.
Provide training for in-house technical staff and develop standard operating procedures for network operation. Maintain accurate records and document all problems.
Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain collocation space cleanliness.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications/Experience:

Extensive knowledge of telco technologies, systems, and circuits.
Data center skills such as installing/moving equipment and cabling on a large-scale basis.
Extensive experience working with various networking hardware such as multiplexers, routers, and switches.
Knowledge of common network protocols such as TCP/IP.
Experience with fault isolating and troubleshooting networks including LAN and WAN.
Familiarity with configuring networking equipment such as routers, switches, and hubs.
Operational experience with data communication issues, including security, resource management, capacity planning, monitoring, and performance.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
Excellent written and spoken interpersonal communication skills.
Understanding of test equipment (i.e. Bert testing, cable analyzers, Sniffer)
Ability to lift 60 - 75 lbs
Must be able to successfully complete company background check as well as U.S. Government and/or other specific background screenings as required per assignment