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Data Center Technician

Fayetteville, GA · On-site

Overview As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT) (Location: Fayetteville, GA ) , you will ... May work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours such as ...

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Data Center Technician

Lithia Springs, GA · On-site

Overview As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT) (Locations: Lithia Springs, Palmetto, and East ... May work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours such as ...

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Microsoft

Data Center Technician

Sterling, VA · On-site

Overview As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT), you will develop an understanding of standard ... May work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours such as ...

Microsoft

Data Center Program Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$109K/yr

... Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP. * Ability to work shifts, including shift ... Data Center Operations Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is ...

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Microsoft

Data Center Program Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$118K - $186K/yr

Overview As a Microsoft Data Center Program Manager (DCPM) , you will perform troubleshooting for service incidents, manage assigned projects to meet service delivery objectives as well escalate to ...

INSPYR Solutions

Data Center Technician

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

INSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, and they are seeking a Data Center Technician to work onsite at Microsoft Data Center. The role involves ...

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What is the difference between Night Shift Microsoft Data Center vs Night Shift Network Operations Center Technician?

AspectNight Shift Microsoft Data CenterNight Shift Network Operations Center Technician
CredentialsIT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft certifications), relevant experienceNetworking certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+), technical experience
Work EnvironmentLarge data center facilities, hardware maintenance, server managementControl rooms, network monitoring, troubleshooting network issues
Employer & IndustryMicrosoft, cloud and data services industryTelecommunications and IT service providers

Both roles involve working in technical environments with a focus on maintaining infrastructure. The Microsoft Data Center role emphasizes hardware and server management, while the Network Operations Center Technician focuses on network monitoring and troubleshooting. Both require technical certifications and are critical for ensuring operational uptime in their respective fields.

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Data Center Technician (Night Shift) - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Microsoft rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 245 rated software companies

Job description

Overview
Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Data Center Technician (DCT) on the U.S. Government Airgap team, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's dedicated online services supporting the U.S. Government.
While our U.S. Government dedicated datacenter operations team has a sharp focus on serving our U.S. Government customers and helping them achieve federal missions, together, all of Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million 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 datacenter 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.
Be at the forefront of the action in CO+I as part of our global datacenter operations team.
Responsibilities
Data Center Operations
  • Demonstrates an applied understanding of standard processes and procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning equipment
  • Proactively shares relevant information to enable efficient workflow and mitigate the impact that changes to their area of work will have on others.
  • Complies with Data Center Services (DCS) business unit and service-level policies, procedures, and deadlines.
  • Completes assigned tickets efficiently and in alignment with expectations for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type while meeting or exceeding established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), with minimal guidance from other technicians.

Service Delivery
  • Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions provided via checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails; assists and provides guidance to other technicians to complete challenging or complex tasks.
  • Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs),
  • Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption.
  • Provides guidance to technicians troubleshooting issues.
  • Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
  • Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Microsoft data center operations management units, Technician Leads, and engineering specialists.

Managing Services
  • Develops an understanding of cross-functional processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Completes required training aligned to the role and workload; observes more experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and relevant on-the-job training.

Data Center Work Environment
  • Participates in daily safety briefings, completes required safety training, complies with safety procedures (e.g., equipment use, lifting, electrical hazards, ladder/rolling stair use).
  • Complies with security and data management procedures and policies and completes required security training and alerts others to security concerns and/or incidents.
  • Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with others, contributing to regular team meetings, asking questions, and staying apprised of the status of others' work.

Ownership
  • Has pride and a sense of accountability for the service quality, completeness, and resulting user experience; displays accountability and ownership of the data center facilities.
  • Learns the client's business and maintains a strong client focus to understand the impact of their work when completing tickets and assigned tasks.

Other
  • Embody our culture and values

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND 1+ year(s) experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.

Other Requirements:
  • Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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:
    • The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
    • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
    • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
    • Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance .

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC).
  • Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
  • Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills

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:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This 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.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million 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 datacenter 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.

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Year founded

1975

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