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Job Description
Job Summary
The Global Equinix Operations Center (EOC) operates 24/7/365, focusing on incident management, infrastructure alarm monitoring, and security oversight. Security and Monitoring Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Monitoring Specialist to join our team. As a Monitoring Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and security of our data center infrastructure. This position requires expertise in monitoring systems, key stakeholder and customer engagement and ideally with a strong background in data centers, security or monitoring.
With a supportive team and management structure the successful candidate will have the opportunity to flourish in the role, and provide crucial support to our data centers.
Responsibilities
System Monitoring
- 24x7x365 monitoring of IBX security and infrastructure alarms
Documentation & Processing
- Ensures timely and accurate input of access information into access control system
- Processes inbound access requests from customers, carriers, and our sites
- Dispatches service requests, trouble and alarm tickets
Technical Expertise
- Builds familiarity with BMS systems, security access control systems, and basic data center infrastructure
- Has working knowledge of security best practices
Systems Support & Maintenance
- Processes inbound alerts from essential systems and network elements
- Provides timely response to all access and CCTV related alarms
- Processes site maintenance and outage notifications
Problem Solving
- Ability to identify and resolve, or report, a detected problem
- Escalates trouble cases and emergencies as needed to lead and/or management personnel
Training
- Receives guidance and support from others
Project Management
- Follows instructions on departmental projects
Quality Assurance
- Assists with basic QA and escalates trouble cases to lead and/or management as needed
Qualifications- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues when necessary
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish to support global data center operations, including the LATAM region
- Familiarity with monitoring systems from data centers or relevant industries
- Ability to commit to a 24/7/365 roster shared between the team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with the confidence to triage incidents using sound judgement
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
Poland - WA1 Warsaw : 76,000 - 122,000 PLN / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.
The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix BenefitsAs an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
Core Benefits - Pension: You will be enrolled in the employee capital plan or pension, known as PPK, a contributory pension scheme for you and your employer to save funds intended for withdrawal on retirement. Private Medical Insurance: You may enroll yourself and eligible dependents in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for greater choice, flexibility, and access to specialist care for short-term illness or injury and so on. Life and Accident Insurance: Equinix provides Life and Accident Insurance cover for its employees which you can enroll in. Other Benefits and Perks - Employees have the option to select and use from a wide range of other benefits including: Annual Leaves, Flex Wallet (flexible spending account), Multi-sport Card, Lunch Pass Card, Discount Portal, statutory allowances and reimbursements (remote working, corrective glasses reimbursement), and paid and unpaid leaves in line with local market practices and regulatory requirements. More details on eligibility and rules for leaves are in Equinix's HR policies. Eligibility and contribution requirements apply to some benefits, in line with company policy. Benefits are subject to specific plan/program or insurer terms and conditions, including changes at Equinix's discretion. Equinix will be compliant will regulatory requirements on benefits and leaves.
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 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.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
