Data Center Technician (nightshift)

Microsoft • Dulles, VA

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About The Position

Datacenter Operations Complies with Data Center business unit policies, procedures, and deadlines with guidance from experienced technicians and/or direct-line management. Escalates issues related to compliance or operational assurance activities to direct-line management. Completes assigned tickets efficiently and in alignment with relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type independently. Provides guidance and/or assists less experienced technicians with complex tickets or tasks, and appropriately escalates challenging or complex tickets to more experienced technicians as needed. Demonstrates an applied understanding of standard processes and procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning IT datacenter technology(ies) and equipment. Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of the functions of, and interactions between cabling infrastructure, network, server, and storage equipment. 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. Asks questions when they do not have required information and may provide feedback on changes to processes to experienced technicians and/or direct-line management. Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with other shifts or technician teams, contributing in regular team meetings, asking questions, and partnering with other shifts of technician teams to complete smooth transition and effective handover of ticketed work. Provides, responds to, and encourages providing feedback regarding on ways to work more effectively or enhance efficiency within their team and adopts best practices shared within-and-across shifts or technician teams. Participates in daily safety briefings. Participates in the regular cadence of proactive safety observation reporting processes and systems. Develops an understanding of cross-functional Data Center processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Develops and employs an effective execution order strategy for assigned tasks. Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific written instructions provided via checklists, guides, standard processes, emails, guidance from other technicians, and/or direction from management. Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting and/or leverages standard procedures to quickly and efficiently identify the cause(s) of technical issues and replace faulty components in network, storage, or server equipment with zero-to-minimal customer and/or business disruption. Processes data-bearing devices (DBDs) for destruction or confirms any-and-all such devices (e.g. hard-drives, solid-state drives, flash cards, etc.) contained within network, storage, or server equipment has been identified for eradication or destruction. Applies to but is not limited to US-based Data Center roles: Occasional climbing of ladders. Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ramps. Prolonged standing. Occasional lifting 50lbs / 22.5kg. Occasional push or pull 50-75 lbs / 22.5-34kg. with assistive device. Normal visual acuity (near, far and peripheral with correction), defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. Normal color vision for electrical work, defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components
• 3+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR equivalent experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees