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.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

We are looking for a Network & Automation Project Intern with hands-on skills in networking (CCNA level), Python, and Ansible to support the delivery of network‑centric automation and infrastructure initiatives. This internship is technically focused, combining practical network and automation work with structured project coordination in enterprise or cloud environments.

This role is well suited to a student who is comfortable working with networking fundamentals and technical tools, and who is interested in understanding how network, automation, and infrastructure work is planned, delivered, and coordinated within real projects.

What You’ll Do

Network & Infrastructure Focus

Assist with network setup and configuration aligned with CCNA fundamentals

Support routing, switching, VLAN, and IP addressing activities

Work with teams to support network readiness for automation or AI deployments

Help document network designs, configurations, and standard operating procedures

Automation & Technical Execution

Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation, reporting, or data processing

Use Ansible to support infrastructure or network automation

Assist with automating repetitive operational or project‑related tasks

Support proofs of concept for automation or AI‑enabled tools

Project Management & Delivery Support

Support Project Managers with planning, tracking, and delivery of network, automation, and infrastructure projects

Maintain key project artefacts, including plans, schedules, RAID logs, and status reports

Coordinate with network, automation, and application teams

Prepare meeting materials, capture actions, and track deliverables

Process Improvement & Documentation

Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency through automation

Help create templates, playbooks, and technical documentation

Support Agile or hybrid project delivery approaches

What We’re Looking For

Education

Currently studying towards a Bachelor’s degree or Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a technical field

Technical Skills (Required)

Networking fundamentals (CCNA level), including:

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Routing and switching basics

VLANs, subnetting, and network troubleshooting

Python: Basic to intermediate scripting for automation or data‑related tasks

Ansible: Familiarity with playbooks, modules, inventories, and automation concepts

Project & Professional Skills

Understanding of basic project management concepts (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall)

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in cross‑functional teams

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on experience working on network‑centric automation and infrastructure projects

Practical exposure to networking, Python, and Ansible in real technical environments

Insight into how network engineering and automation work is delivered through projects

Learning and guidance from experienced Project Managers and technical specialists

Nice to Have

CCNA certification (completed or in progress)

Exposure to DevOps or SRE concepts

Experience with tools such as Git, Jira, ServiceNow, or Confluence

Interest in using AI tools to improve productivity or delivery outcomes

Internship Duration

3–6 months, with flexibility to align with academic or placement requirements

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability