Senior Data Center Technician (Night Shift)

Microsoft • Bothell, WA

251d • $32 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Microsoft Senior Data Center Technician (DCT), 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. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND 2+ years' experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience AND 5+ years' experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• 2+ years' experience working in a production, mission-critical 24x7x365 datacenter environment.
• Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC), Data Center Foundation Certification (DCFC), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Vendor-Specific Network Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in and participates in providing guidance on standard processes and procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning IT datacenter technology(ies) and equipment.
• Maintains expertise with the functions of, and participates in providing guidance on the interactions between cabling infrastructure, network, server, and storage equipment.
• Provides guidance to other technicians on changes to processes and procedures.
• Reviews Process Change Notifications (PCNs) and proactively shares relevant information to enable efficient workflow and evaluate impact on work execution.
• 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.
• Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware according to specific written instructions.
• Performs discrete quality control activities and assessment of work, to compliance standards and process adherence, performed by other technicians.
• Applies advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting expertise to quickly and efficiently identify the cause(s) of technical issues.
• Follows procedures to immediately communicate, report, and escalate data center technical or safety related incidents to direct-line management.
• Directly performs decommissions, simple changes, complex changes and refreshes of infrastructure cabling, network, storage, and server equipment.
• Maintains an awareness of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through reporting dashboards.
• Completes required training aligned to job focus areas and workloads in a timely manner.
• Reinforces a positive and effective team environment by sharing information and best practices with other shifts/technician teams.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED