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Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Data Center Technician Manager 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.
Job Responsibility:
People Management: Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring
Promote a positive and effective team environment
Data Center Operations: Provide guidance on standard processes and procedures for equipment installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Assign tasks and monitor progress against KPIs and SLAs
Analyze technician performance data
Service Delivery: Ensure technicians are trained on procedures
Investigate root causes of issues impacting SLAs
Share updates with stakeholders during incidents
Managing Services: Contribute to issue tracking and resolution
Monitor service tickets and KPIs
Lead team and triage meetings
Collect and review service metrics
Partner with stakeholders to manage risks
Identify and develop technician skills
Data Center Work Environment: Conduct daily safety briefings and ensure safety compliance
Promote a culture of safety
Ensure compliance with security and data management procedures
Ownership: Maintain accountability for service quality and user experience
Learn the client’s business and maintain a client focus
Other: Embody company culture and values
Requirements:
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 related experience working with teams
1+ year(s) experience directing, supervising, or managing others or leading a project
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship
Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background check
Nice to have:
Associates degree in Computer Science or other field and/or equivalent work experience
4+ years’ experience supporting IT equipment or related technology
3+ years’ experience working in a production, mission-critical 24x7x365 datacenter environment
Applicable certifications: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation, ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC), Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Six Sigma Green Belt
2+ years’ experience leading diverse, technical, or IT workforce of up to ten employees