DoW SkillBridge Internship Program

Across the data center industry—from deployment and installation to operations, maintenance, and decommissioning—Salute is a global leader in delivering mission-critical data center services with military precision.

At Salute, we don't have employees—we have team members. Our culture is built on teamwork, transparent communication, continuous learning, operational excellence, customer service, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

Salute is seeking transitioning Active Duty Service Members who are eligible to participate in the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. This requisition serves as a general application for multiple SkillBridge internship opportunities across our U.S. operations.

Participants receive structured, mentor-led training, Salute University coursework, hands-on operational experience, and professional development designed to prepare them for long-term careers in the mission-critical data center industry.

No prior data center experience is required. Participants learn specialized technical cleaning procedures, contamination control, safety practices, and facility support operations that help maintain mission-critical environments.

Best suited for: Candidates interested in facilities support, operations, and beginning a career in the data center industry.

Learn physical security operations, access control, visitor management, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, emergency procedures, and customer service within mission-critical data centers.

Best suited for: Candidates with military security, force protection, law enforcement, or customer service backgrounds.

Learn rack and stack, server deployments, structured cabling, inventory management, hardware installation, and remote hands support within enterprise data centers.

Best suited for: Candidates interested in IT, electronics, networking, communications, logistics, or technical military specialties.

Develop skills supporting daily facility operations through equipment inspections, facility rounds, alarm monitoring, preventive maintenance, documentation, and operational support.

Best suited for: Candidates with mechanical aptitude or experience in maintenance, utilities, HVAC, industrial systems, or similar technical military occupations.

Learn to safely operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure while developing the technical foundation required for a career in critical facilities.

Best suited for: Candidates with foundational experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, industrial maintenance, power generation, or similar technical military specialties.

Build advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and critical infrastructure operations skills while expanding knowledge of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems.

Best suited for: Candidates with intermediate experience in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, engineering, utilities, or similar technical military occupations.

Develop advanced knowledge of facility operations, monitoring systems, preventive maintenance, commissioning support, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and operational reliability.

Best suited for: Candidates with experience in facilities operations, engineering, industrial maintenance, utilities, HVAC, or mission-critical technical environments.

Prepare for technical leadership responsibilities by developing advanced operational, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and team leadership skills within mission-critical data center environments.

Best suited for: Experienced technical professionals with demonstrated military or civilian leadership experience in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, engineering, utilities, or mission-critical operations.

• Participate in a structured SkillBridge training program aligned with your selected career path.

• Work alongside experienced mentors in a mission-critical data center environment.

• Complete required Salute University coursework and safety training.

• Perform supervised hands-on assignments while progressively demonstrating technical competency.

• Follow all company safety policies, operational procedures, and customer requirements.

• Participate in weekly coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development activities.

• Complete all required SkillBridge documentation and program requirements.

• Active Duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces eligible for participation in the DoW SkillBridge Program.

• Within 180 days of military separation (or otherwise eligible under your branch's SkillBridge guidance).

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to obtain command approval for SkillBridge participation.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills in a mission-critical environment.

• Ability to work safely, professionally, and adapt to a fast-paced operational environment.

• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office is preferred.

Position Matching: Our Talent Acquisition team will review your military occupational specialty (MOS/AFSC/Rate), technical experience, leadership background, career interests, availability, and preferred location to determine the SkillBridge opportunity that best aligns with your qualifications and career goals.

This is a general SkillBridge application. During the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate which training program(s) interest you most. After applying, our Talent Acquisition team will review your experience and match you with the most appropriate SkillBridge opportunity based on your background, interests, and current business needs.

Please note that SkillBridge internships are unpaid by Salute, as participants remain on active-duty military orders and continue to receive military pay and benefits through their branch of service during the internship.

Successful completion of the SkillBridge Program may lead to consideration for full-time employment with Salute based on business needs, location availability, individual performance, and successful completion of the training program.

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected] for more information.

(For specific Recruitment related questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at [email protected].)