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Overview As a Microsoft Data Center Technician DCT you will stage set up and perform hardware deployments In addition you will also perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment as well as perform hardware decommissions for simple changes and refreshes following Standard Operating Procedures This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding of Data Center standard processes and procedures develop mentoring skills while providing guidance to peers familiarizing yourself with security and data management procedures and accelerate your career growth in the process 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 Microsoft s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more As employees we come together with a growth mindset innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals Each day we build on our values of respect integrity and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond Responsibilities Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures quickly identifies the cause s of issues and replaces faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption 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 Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes e g memory upgrades 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 Assists and provides guidance to other technicians to complete challenging or complex tasks Completes required training aligned to the role and workload observes more experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and relevant on-the-job training 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 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 Embodies our culture and values Qualifications Required Qualifications College degree or equivalent experience and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND 2 year s experience supporting IT equipment or related technology Background Check Requirements Ability 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 Microsoft Cloud Background Check This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire transfer and every two years thereafter While not required we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications 2 years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology Applicable certifications CompTIA A Server Network Basic Structure Cabling BSC 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