Data Center Technician - CTJ - Poly at Microsoft

Warrenton, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Center Operations, Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Equipment Installation, Safety Procedures, Team Collaboration, IT Equipment Support, Computer Hardware, CompTIA Certifications, Cross-Functional Processes, Quality Checks, Customer Service, Technical Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Security Clearance

Industry

Software Development

Description

Data Center Operations 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 provided via checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails; assists and provides guidance to other technicians to complete challenging or complex tasks. 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), Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption. Provides guidance to technicians troubleshooting issues. Develops an understanding of cross-functional processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Participates in daily safety briefings, completes required safety training, complies with safety procedures (e.g., equipment use, lifting, electrical hazards, ladder/rolling stair use). 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. 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. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC). Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills

Responsibilities

The Data Center Technician is responsible for preparing, installing, troubleshooting, and decommissioning equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and service-level agreements. They will also assist and guide other technicians in completing complex tasks and participate in daily safety briefings.