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Data Center Technician

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Als Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT) entwickeln Sie ein Verständnis für Standardprozesse und -verfahren zur Vorbereitung, Installation, Diagnose, Fehlerbehebung, zum Austausch und/oder zur Stilllegung von Geräten unter Anleitung erfahrener Kollegen. Diese Rolle erfordert eine Bereitschaft zur Arbeit in einer Umgebung mit erhöhter Lärmbelästigung, Hitze und Licht sowie die Fähigkeit, 12-Stunden-Schichten zu arbeiten, einschließlich Schichten an Wochenenden und Feiertagen.

Responsibilities

  • Review Process Change Notifications (PCNs) and understand their impact on work execution.
  • Complete assigned tickets efficiently and in alignment with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Develop understanding of standard processes for preparing, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT datacenter technology and equipment.
  • Acquire fundamental understanding of cabling infrastructure, network, server, and storage equipment functions.
  • Comply with Data Center business unit policies, procedures, and deadlines.
  • Escalate issues related to compliance or operational assurance activities.
  • Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing information and partnering with other shifts.
  • Complete required security and data management training.
  • Participate in daily safety briefings and complete required EHS training.
  • Comply with safety procedures and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Maintain awareness of KPIs through reporting dashboards.
  • Escalate and/or seek guidance from experienced technicians or management regarding client interactions.
  • Develop understanding of cross-functional Data Center processes.
  • Complete required training aligned to job focus areas and workloads.
  • Prepare, stage, set up, and perform basic startups and shutdowns for hardware according to written instructions.
  • Communicate, report, and escalate data center technical or safety related incidents.
  • Directly perform decommissioning, simple changes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds), and refreshes of infrastructure cabling, network, storage, and server equipment.
  • Process data-bearing devices (DBDs) for destruction.
  • Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify causes of technical issues and replace faulty components.
  • Learn about post-execution verification of grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling.
  • Learn about errors in deployment standards or Network Design Templates (NDTs) and escalate for corrections.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
  • Verification of citizenship required (valid passport required).
  • Ability to pass a background check conducted through the CJIS criminal justice information system.
  • Authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% typically domestically to and from multiple locations during the workday, and occasionally domestically to other sites for overnight stays.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours such as evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Desired Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.

Benefits

  • Training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

3 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Salary

US$23.65–40.91 / hr

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

United States

Qualification

No Formal Education

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