Data Center Technician

As a Data Center Technician (DCT) you will demonstrate expertise in standard processes and procedures for preparing installing performing diagnostics troubleshooting replacing and/or decommissioning equipment as well as a holistic understanding of the functions of and interactions between network and server equipment. You will provide input for suggested modifications to these processes and procedures as needed to improve service quality and efficiency while providing guidance to other technicians.

Microsofts Cloud Operations & Innovation (COI) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a COI DCT you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsofts online services including Bing Office 365 Xbox OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group COI is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs Diversity & Inclusion training and events and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 Data Centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect integrity and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In this environmentyou may be asked to go on businesstravelto support other metros periodically 0-25% of the time and have the ability to work12-hourshifts including shift assignments during non-standard businesshours that may include evening nighttimeweekendsand/or holidays.

Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the roles job duties

Datacenter Operations

• Reviews Process Change Notifications (PCNs) and develops an understanding of the impact to work execution and awareness to changes within their area of work and/or the work of others. Asks questions when they do not have required information and may provide feedback on changes to processes to experienced technicians and/or direct-line management.

• Completes assigned tickets efficiently and in alignment with relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type with guidance from experienced technicians. Seeks guidance from more experienced technicians on challenging or complex tickets.

• Receives guidance and supervision to develop an understanding of standard processes and procedures for preparing installing performing diagnostics troubleshooting replacing and/or decommissioning IT datacenter technology(ies) and equipment. Develops and acquires a fundamental understanding of the functions of and interactions between cabling infrastructure network server and storage equipment.

• Complies with Data Center business unit policies procedures and deadlines with guidance from experienced technicians and/or direct-line management. Escalates issues related to compliance or operational assurance activities to direct-line management.

Datacenter Work Environment

• Working for extended periods under elevated levels of ambient noise heat and light due to necessary equipment and ventilation systems.

• Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with other shifts or technician teams contributing in regular team meetings asking questions and partnering with other shifts of technician teams to complete smooth transition and effective handover of ticketed work. Encourages providing and responding to feedback received on ways to work more effectively or enhance efficiency within their team and adopts best practices shared within-and-across shifts or technician teams

• Completes required security and data management training while complying with security and data management procedures/policies with guidance from other technicians. May escort third party vendors or IT support on-premises at data centers or network sites. Appropriately takes action and reports physical security access concerns and/or incidents to direct-line management or established reporting methods.

• Participates in daily safety briefings. Completes required Environmental & Health Safety (EHS) training complies with safety procedures (e.g. equipment use lifting electrical hazards ladder/rolling stair use) completes required Task Hazard Analysis (THAs) and uses appropriate equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks. Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety taking proactive action to alert others of safety concerns near-misses and/or incidents. Participates in regular cadence proactive safety observation reporting processes and systems.

• Occasional climbing of ladders. Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ramps. Prolonged standing. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs / 11kg without assistance. Occasional lifting 25-50lbs / 11-22.5kg with lift assistance. Occasional push or pull 50-75 lbs / 22.5-34kg with assistive device. Normal visual acuity (near far and peripheral with correction) defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. Normal color vision for electrical work defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria.

• Traveling up to 25% typically domestically to and from multiple locations during the workday and occasionally domestically to other sites for overnight stays. May work 12-hour shifts including shift assignments during non-standard business hours such as evenings nights weekends and holidays.

Managing Service

• Maintains an awareness of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through reporting dashboards systems for personal monthly performance discussions as needed.

• Escalates and/or seeks guidance from experienced technicians or direct-line management regarding client interactions.

• Develops an understanding of cross-functional Data Center processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Completes required training aligned to job focus areas and workloads (i.e. Break fix Deployment Simple Change Decommission IT Critical Environment) in a timely manner per direct-line management assignment(s). Observes more experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and relevant on-the-job training (OJT). May complete additional or supplemental training to obtain or maintain relevant industry or technical certifications.

Service Delivery

• Develops an understanding of effective execution order strategy(ies) for assigned tasks with assistance from experienced technicians or direct-line management. Prepares stages sets up and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware (e.g. racks hard drives switches) according to specific written instructions provided via checklists guides standard processes emails guidance from other technicians and/or direction from management. May perform tasks in tandem with other technicians to comply with procedures and safety requirements.

• Follows procedures to immediately communicate report and escalate data center technical or safety related incidents to direct-line management. May participate in bridge calls to provide details on incident status and executes on-site follow-up actions as directed if necessary.

• Directly performs decommissions simple changes (e.g. memory upgrades OS rebuilds) and refreshes of infrastructure cabling network storage and server equipment following standard procedures whilst seeking clarification and guidance from more experienced technicians as needed. Processes data-bearing devices (DBDs) for destruction or confirms any-and-all such devices (e.g. hard-drives solid-state drives flash cards etc.) contained within network storage or server equipment has been identified for eradication or destruction with guidance.

• Performs basic diagnostics and troubleshooting with guidance from experienced technicians and/or via standard procedures to identify the cause(s) of technical issues and replace faulty components in network storage or server equipment with zero-to-minimal customer and/or business disruption. Develops awareness of conditions circumstances and scenarios which may reflect significant customer or business impact within the Data Center environment.

• Learns about post-execution verification of grounding staging labeling and cabling to align with all safety protocols deployment standards and planned Network Design Templates (NDTs). Learns about errors in deployment standards or Network Design Templates (NDTs) and escalates to relevant technicians or specialists to coordinate corrections as needed.

Working Conditions

• Applies to but is not limited to US-based Data Center roles: Working for extended periods under elevated levels of ambient noise heat and light due to necessary equipment and ventilation systems.

Other

• Embody our culture and values

RequiredQualifications

• High school diploma GED or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check:This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND 3 years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR equivalent experience.

Data Center Technicians ATR-B - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $23.65 - $37.07 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $31.54 - $40.91 per hour.

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Data Center Technicians ATR-C - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $27.45 - $48.03 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $38.27 - $53.70 per hour.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.

Required Experience:

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