QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and knowledge of computer hardware and components AND proven experience supporting IT equipment or related technology or related experience working with technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to guide, support or coordinate the work of others
• Ability to work shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays
• A valid driver’s license is required
• This role requires you to be on-site, and the location has limited public transport. Your own form of transport is advised.

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:

• Associate degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Experience working in a production, mission-critical 24x7x365 data center environment.
• Applicable certifications: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation, ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC), Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Six Sigma Green Belt).
• Experience leading diverse, technical, or IT workforce of up to ten employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring while promoting a positive and effective team culture.
• Accountable for overall data center service compliance and quality.
• Provide guidance on and holds team accountable for compliance with Data Center Services (DCS) business unit and service-level policies, procedures, deadlines, and service-change policies.
• Ensures technicians are trained on procedures for installation, deployment, replacement, and post-execution quality check processes.
• Verify post-execution quality checks have been performed appropriately by technicians and takes corrective action as needed.
• Escalate issues through appropriate channels and follow up on issue resolution, sharing knowledge related to issue resolution with appropriate teams.
• Review process changes to evaluate impact on service execution and share relevant information about change with stakeholders across functions and disciplines.
• Lead team and triage meetings, prioritizing work across your team, and rebalance priorities to respond to changes.
• Complete required safety training, conduct daily safety briefings, and participate in on-site safety committees.
• Ensure technicians and vendor resources comply with all safety procedures (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, equipment use, lifting, electrical hazards, ladder/rolling stair use).
• Promote a culture of safety and empower technicians to take action, speak up, and report safety concerns and/or incidents.
• Has pride and a sense of accountability for the service quality, completeness, and resulting customer experience, displaying accountability and ownership of the data center facilities.
• Embody our culture and values.
  Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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  Industry leading healthcare
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  Educational resources
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  Discounts on products and services
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  Savings and investments
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  Maternity and paternity leave
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  Generous time away
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  Giving programs
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  Opportunities to network and connect
  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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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