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As a Data Center Technician (Nightshift), 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. Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCT, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Completes assigned tickets efficiently and in alignment with relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type with guidance from experienced technicians
Complies with Data Center business unit policies, procedures, and deadlines with guidance from experienced technicians and/or direct-line management, maintaining audit readiness
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
Participates in daily safety briefings
Completes required security and data management training while complying with security and data management procedures/policies
Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with other shifts or technician teams
Maintains an awareness of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through reporting dashboards, systems, for personal monthly performance discussions
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 in a timely manner
Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware according to specific written instructions
Performs basic diagnostics and troubleshooting with guidance from experienced technicians and/or via standard procedures
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)
Directly performs decommissions, simple changes and refreshes of infrastructure cabling, network, storage, and server equipment
Follows procedures to immediately communicate, report, and escalate data center technical, safety, or security related incidents to direct-line management
Requirements:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
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 verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
Criminal Justice Information Services: This position requires passing a background check conducted through the CJIS criminal justice information system by authorized local, state, and/or federal agencies
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
Nice to have:
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