**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.
Microsoft Senior Implementation Analyst(Hybrid)
**Job Summary**
**What you'll be doing**
- Implement and configure Microsoft services in high-availability environments
- Act as the technical lead for IT projects, ensuring successful delivery
- Work closely with clients to gather technical requirements and implement tailored solutions
- Document configurations and provide training to operational teams
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during and after project deployment
**What we'll expect from you**
**Experience**:
- Experience in IT implementation, with a focus on working on complex Microsoft-based projects in data centers or enterprise environments
**Microsoft Technologies**:
- Expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server, including installation, basic administration, and performance tuning. Always On and Database Mirroring are desirable
- Proficiency in Hyper-V for virtualization, high availability, and clustering
- Experience with IIS for web server setup, migration, and troubleshooting
**Networking**:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft networking environments and integration of servers/services in corporate networks
**IT Processes**:
- Familiarity with ITIL processes; ITIL Foundation certification is a plus
**Language Skills**
- Advanced English (mandatory) - capable of leading discussions, writing documentation, and delivering technical presentations
- Basic to intermediate Spanish - able to handle simple conversations
**Education**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Postgraduate studies or an MBA in relevant areas are a plus
**Preferred Skills**:
- Basic knowledge of Linux is a strong advantage
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified (Azure Solutions Architect, AD) or VMware/Hyper-V advanced certifications are desirable
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.