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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions
Performs post-execution quality checks
Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting
Provides guidance to technicians troubleshooting issues
Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes
Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents
Develops an understanding of cross-functional processes
Completes required training
Participates in daily safety briefings
Complies with security and data management procedures
Contributes to a positive and effective team environment
Has pride and a sense of accountability for the service quality
Embody company culture and values
Requirements:
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 OR equivalent experience
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph
Must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
Nice to have:
CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+)
Basic Structure Cabling (BSC)
Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills