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Director, Data Center Cross Functional Engineering – AMER-East
Equinix
Lead technical engineering support and direction across the Americas-East region, developing standard operating policies, aligning processes to create efficiencies, and ensuring critical facility uptime.
13d ago
$171,000 - $257,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Secaucus, NJ
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
manage budgets
lead teams
provide support
enhance systems
analyze infrastructure
deliver training
- Plan, implement, and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, with a focus on fiscal responsibility and financial KPI’s
- Live the Magic of Equinix and set the example for the team
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers to meet business requirements, ensuring they adhere to the highest standards
- Provides strategic guidance and direction to deliver results and continuously seek to improve performance
- Support internal and external communications. Ensure relevant stakeholders are engaged and kept informed of the progress and status of initiatives
- Review MOP’s for accuracy and risks
- Respond to customer RFP’s and RFI’s
- Facilitate and support internal and external audits
- Identify needs, plan, and secure resources to provide training for direct teams, as well as regional teams
- Communicate status to key stakeholders and regional leadership
- Lead team and vendors accurately complete system enhancements and upgrades
- Effectively communicate and deliver data-driven presentations, tailored to each audience
- Lead efforts to improve building efficiency. Collaborate with field operations teams to identify and implement changes
- Lead teams and vendors to complete data center and regional projects, while partnering with Field Operations teams and other business partners to ensure success
- Lead efforts to analyze infrastructure, including total cost of ownership and ROI to identify and manage lifecycle and long-term planning
- Review and provide budget recommendations in support of regional financial goals
- Deliver training and onboarding of new team members
- Perform and aid in testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and incident resolution
- Serve as seniormost escalation point within East region for complex mechanical, electrical, and building management system issues
- Define objectives, provide performance counseling, mentorship, career development, and succession planning for your team
- Ensure compliance with Equinix's standards, KPIs, OKRs, and SLAs
- Review and provide support for complex projects, ensuring alignment with regional and company goals
- Ensure work is completed to Equinix's standards, and meets operational KPI's and OKR's
- Collaborate with team, Field Operations, and regional counterparts to forecast operational needs, establish plans, and secure funding
- Cascade key business information to the team
- Lead team to work safely, effectively, and with high regard to human error avoidance
- Prioritize, plan, track, manage, and measure team output and productivity
- Leads, manages, recruits, and develops staff across multiple locations
- Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional and field operations leaders; anticipate needs and make recommendations based on industry knowledge
- Provide support for data center operations, including resolution of sophisticated issues and complex technical efforts
What you bring
critical power
high school diploma
10+ years
leading teams
- Technical expertise in critical power, cooling systems, building management systems, life safety, and environmental compliance
- Travel up to 25%
- High School Diploma
- 10+ years' experience managing critical facilities, with a strong preference for data center experience
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams
- California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $171,000 to $257,000 per year
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Company
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of H₂ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCO₂e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCO₂e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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