Senior Architect, Equinix
Automation Team
Digital infrastructure company
Job no longer available
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- Exceptional fluency in English is required, as this role involves collaboration with global teams and presenting complex ideas to diverse stakeholders
- Minimum 12 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a senior architectural role focusing on automation
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale automation frameworks in managed services or enterprise IT environments
- Demonstrable experience in hands-on architecture, including the successful delivery of automation initiatives
- Expertise in automation tools and platforms such as Ansible, Terraform, ServiceNow, UiPath, or equivalent
- Deep knowledge of infrastructure technologies, including compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and integrations to enable seamless automation
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and their application in automation is a plus
- Must be very fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering actionable solutions
- Ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactive and collaborative mindset, with experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
- Certifications in automation tools, cloud platforms, or architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL, AWS/Azure certifications) are highly desirable
What the job involves
- We are seeking an accomplished and hands-on Senior Architect to join our Architecture Automation Team within the Infrastructure Managed Services organization
- This role is instrumental in designing and implementing advanced automation frameworks, ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational excellence across our managed services portfolio
- The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, extensive hands-on experience in automation architecture, and a proven ability to lead transformative projects
- Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure automation architectures for IT infrastructure services, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
- Define best practices, standards, and guidelines for automation architecture and frameworks
- Develop reusable automation modules, templates, and frameworks to standardize processes across services
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify areas for automation, evaluate tools, and implement cutting-edge solutions
- Incorporate AI/ML capabilities into automation workflows to enhance efficiency and predictive capabilities
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and drive innovation to maintain competitive advantages
- Actively participate in building, testing, and deploying automation solutions
- Develop detailed architectural diagrams, workflows, and documentation for automation solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural and operational challenges
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including service delivery, product management, and operations, to align automation initiatives with business objectives
- Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and knowledge sharing to junior architects and team members
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and demonstrate the value of automation solutions
- Ensure all automation architectures adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Establish metrics to evaluate automation performance, reliability, and return on investment
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
- Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
- Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan
Company values
- Seek something bigger - Come drive meaningful change as part of the world’s trusted, leading digital infrastructure company. Together, our work enables innovation that enriches our work, life and planet
- Challenge assumptions - Bring your unique perspectives and contributions to help us make bold decisions, become aware of biases and remove any barriers that still exist
- Want to unlock your potential - Achieve, learn, adapt and be comfortable building a fulfilling career. We are here to help you unlock your potential
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Articles
Leadership
Charles Meyers
(President & CEO (Not Founder))Former Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, President and COO at BellSouth.net, and VP of Business and Corp Development at Internet Security Systems. Before becoming CEO of Equinix, they were a Senior Technology Executive and Fitness Entrepreneur at Life Restorations LLC and Group President of Messaging and Mobile Media at VeriSign.
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