Network Project Management Intern

About Equinix

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.

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 270+ data centres across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents. Joining our implementation team means you will be at the backbone of all we do, maintaining critical network infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class infrastructure to our data centre customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values and vital to our success.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Management Intern with hands-on technical skills in Python, Ansible, and networking (CCNA level) to support the delivery of automation and infrastructure-related initiatives. This role blends project coordination with technical execution, offering exposure to automation, network setup, and AI-enabled productivity in real-world enterprise or cloud environments.

The ideal candidate is both organized and technical, comfortable managing project artifacts while also contributing to script-based automation and network configuration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery Support

• Support Project Managers in planning, tracking, and executing technology, automation, and infrastructure projects
• Maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and status reports
• Coordinate with network engineers, automation engineers, and application teams
• Prepare meeting materials, capture action items, and track deliverables

Automation & Technical Execution

• Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation, reporting, or data processing
• Use Ansible to support infrastructure or network automation (playbooks, inventories, roles)
• Assist with automating repetitive operational or project-related tasks
• Support proofs of concept for automation or AI-enabled tools

Network & Infrastructure Support

• Assist with network setup and configuration aligned with CCNA fundamentals
• Support basic routing, switching, VLAN, and IP addressing tasks
• Help document network designs, configurations, and standard operating procedures
• Work with teams on network readiness for automation or AI deployments

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency through automation
• Help create templates, playbooks, and technical documentation
• Support Agile or hybrid project delivery practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or a related field
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in the penultimate year of your bachelor’s degree studies (Graduation in 2027/2028)

Technical Skills (Required)

• Python: Basic to intermediate scripting for automation or data tasks
• Ansible: Familiarity with playbooks, modules, inventories, and automation concepts
• Networking Fundamentals (CCNA level):
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
  • Routing & switching basics
  • VLANs, subnetting, and network troubleshooting

Project & Professional Skills

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

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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 discrimination or protected characteristics.

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