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As a Microsoft Senior Data Center IT Support Technician (DCT), you will provide IT support for secure access workstations (SAWs) laptops, servers as well as conference rooms Audio/Visual(A/V). You will also maintain inventory of spare devices for the sites and make sure the latest updates and operating systems(OS) are installed on the devices. 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 for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings 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. In this environment, you may be asked to go on business travel to support other metros periodically, 0-25% of the time and have the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends and/or holidays.
Responsibilities
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.
- 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 to identify and mitigate impact changes to their area of work will have on others. Asks questions when they do not have required information, resolves others' questions in a timely manner, and may provide feedback on changes to processes 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 internal business partners as needed. May coordinate and assign tasks to other technicians on temporary basis, (i.e. in absence of direct-line manager availability and/or ticket assignment automation) providing direction as needed, to ensure work is appropriately allocated to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type.
- 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.
Datacenter Work Environment
- Reinforces a positive and effective team environment by sharing information and best practices with other shifts/technician teams, assisting as needed in cross-discipline collaborations, staying apprised of the status of others' work to respond to questions regarding work-window adjustments, internal business partner inquiries, and other team members, while 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.
- May conduct, assists in conducting, and/or participates in daily safety briefings. Completes required Environmental & Health Safety (EHS) training, provides other technicians with guidance to comply with safety procedures (e.g., equipment use, lifting, electrical hazards, ladder/rolling stair use), completes required Task Hazard Analysis (THAs), and uses appropriate equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks. Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety, taking proactive action to alert others of safety concerns, near-misses, and/or incidents. Participates in the regular cadence of proactive safety observation reporting processes and systems.
- Completes required security and data management training while complying with security and data management procedures/policies with guidance from direct-line management. May escort third party vendors or IT support on-premises at data centers or network sites. Appropriately takes action and reports physical security access concerns and/or incidents to direct-line management or via established reporting methods. As indicated above, this role has a travel requirement of up to 25% which means you may be required to travel, from time to time, as part of this role.
- As indicated above, this role has a travel requirement of up to 25% which means you may be required to travel, from time to time, as part of this role.
- As indicated above, have the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends and/or holidays.
Managing Service
- Completes required training aligned to job focus areas and workloads (i.e., Break fix, Deployment, Simple Change, Decommission, IT Critical Environment) in a timely manner per direct-line management assignment(s). Actively mentors and supports training of other technicians through on-the-job training (OJT) and by providing direct guidance on specific job focus areas and workloads (i.e., Break fix, Deployment, Simple Change, Decommission, IT Critical Environment). May complete additional or supplemental training to obtain or maintain relevant industry or technical certifications.
- Maintains an awareness of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through reporting dashboards, systems, for personal monthly performance discussions as needed.
- Escalates and/or seeks guidance from experienced technicians or direct-line management regarding client interactions.
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of cross-functional Data Center processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
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.
Service Delivery
- Applies advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting expertise 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. Maintains advanced awareness of conditions, circumstances, and scenarios which may reflect significant customer or business impact within the Data Center environment, and escalates observations of imminent incident risks or potential situations immediately to direct-line management.
- Performs discrete quality control activities and assessment of work, to compliance standards and process adherence, performed by other technicians. Regularly performs post-execution verification of grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling to align with all safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Templates (NDTs). Identifies errors in deployment standards or Network Design Templates (NDTs) and escalates to relevant technicians, specialists, or internal business partners to coordinate corrections as needed.
- Provides guidance to less experienced technicians for, and develops/employs own effective execution order strategy(ies) 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, while providing guidance to less experienced technicians, with direction from management where applicable. May perform tasks in tandem with other technicians to comply with procedures and safety requirements.
- Directly performs decommissions, simple changes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) complex changes (e.g. upgrading entire racks) and refreshes of infrastructure cabling, network, storage, and server equipment, following standard procedures with minimal-to-no guidance. Processes and verifies compliance with standards and procedure for data-bearing devices (DBDs) destruction and/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. May engage as needed to execute work as defined by organizational standards and project timelines as communicated, with guidance from direct-line management and appropriate notification to stakeholders.
- Follows procedures to immediately communicate, report, and escalate data center technical or safety related incidents to direct-line management. Participates in bridge calls to provide details on incident status and executes on-site follow-up actions as directed if necessary. May leverage learnings to contribute to the improvement of quality of service and support.
Working Conditions
Applies to but is not limited to US-based Data Center roles: Working for extended periods under elevated levels of ambient noise, heat, and light due to necessary equipment and ventilation systems.
Other:
Embodies our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND 2+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR equivalent experience
Other 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience AND 5+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR equivalent experience.
- 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
Data Center Technicians ATR-D - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $33.46 - $55.67 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $44.23 - $62.21 per hour.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
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.

Overview
As a Microsoft Senior Data Center IT Support Technician (DCT), you will provide IT support for secure access workstations (SAWs) laptops, servers as well as conference rooms Audio/Visual(A/V). You will also maintain inventory of spare devices for the sites and make sure the latest updates and operating systems(OS) are installed on the devices. 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 for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings 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. In this environment, you may be asked to go on business travel to support other metros periodically, 0-25% of the time and have the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends and/or holidays.
Responsibilities
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.
- 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 to identify and mitigate impact changes to their area of work will have on others. Asks questions when they do not have required information, resolves others' questions in a timely manner, and may provide feedback on changes to processes 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 internal business partners as needed. May coordinate and assign tasks to other technicians on temporary basis, (i.e. in absence of direct-line manager availability and/or ticket assignment automation) providing direction as needed, to ensure work is appropriately allocated to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per task type.
- 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.
Datacenter Work Environment
- Reinforces a positive and effective team environment by sharing information and best practices with other shifts/technician teams, assisting as needed in cross-discipline collaborations, staying apprised of the status of others' work to respond to questions regarding work-window adjustments, internal business partner inquiries, and other team members, while 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.
- May conduct, assists in conducting, and/or participates in daily safety briefings. Completes required Environmental & Health Safety (EHS) training, provides other technicians with guidance to comply with safety procedures (e.g., equipment use, lifting, electrical hazards, ladder/rolling stair use), completes required Task Hazard Analysis (THAs), and uses appropriate equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks. Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety, taking proactive action to alert others of safety concerns, near-misses, and/or incidents. Participates in the regular cadence of proactive safety observation reporting processes and systems.
- Completes required security and data management training while complying with security and data management procedures/policies with guidance from direct-line management. May escort third party vendors or IT support on-premises at data centers or network sites. Appropriately takes action and reports physical security access concerns and/or incidents to direct-line management or via established reporting methods. As indicated above, this role has a travel requirement of up to 25% which means you may be required to travel, from time to time, as part of this role.
- As indicated above, this role has a travel requirement of up to 25% which means you may be required to travel, from time to time, as part of this role.
- As indicated above, have the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends and/or holidays.
Managing Service
- Completes required training aligned to job focus areas and workloads (i.e., Break fix, Deployment, Simple Change, Decommission, IT Critical Environment) in a timely manner per direct-line management assignment(s). Actively mentors and supports training of other technicians through on-the-job training (OJT) and by providing direct guidance on specific job focus areas and workloads (i.e., Break fix, Deployment, Simple Change, Decommission, IT Critical Environment). May complete additional or supplemental training to obtain or maintain relevant industry or technical certifications.
- Maintains an awareness of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through reporting dashboards, systems, for personal monthly performance discussions as needed.
- Escalates and/or seeks guidance from experienced technicians or direct-line management regarding client interactions.
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of cross-functional Data Center processes to support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
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.
Service Delivery
- Applies advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting expertise 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. Maintains advanced awareness of conditions, circumstances, and scenarios which may reflect significant customer or business impact within the Data Center environment, and escalates observations of imminent incident risks or potential situations immediately to direct-line management.
- Performs discrete quality control activities and assessment of work, to compliance standards and process adherence, performed by other technicians. Regularly performs post-execution verification of grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling to align with all safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Templates (NDTs). Identifies errors in deployment standards or Network Design Templates (NDTs) and escalates to relevant technicians, specialists, or internal business partners to coordinate corrections as needed.
- Provides guidance to less experienced technicians for, and develops/employs own effective execution order strategy(ies) 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, while providing guidance to less experienced technicians, with direction from management where applicable. May perform tasks in tandem with other technicians to comply with procedures and safety requirements.
- Directly performs decommissions, simple changes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) complex changes (e.g. upgrading entire racks) and refreshes of infrastructure cabling, network, storage, and server equipment, following standard procedures with minimal-to-no guidance. Processes and verifies compliance with standards and procedure for data-bearing devices (DBDs) destruction and/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. May engage as needed to execute work as defined by organizational standards and project timelines as communicated, with guidance from direct-line management and appropriate notification to stakeholders.
- Follows procedures to immediately communicate, report, and escalate data center technical or safety related incidents to direct-line management. Participates in bridge calls to provide details on incident status and executes on-site follow-up actions as directed if necessary. May leverage learnings to contribute to the improvement of quality of service and support.
Working Conditions
Applies to but is not limited to US-based Data Center roles: Working for extended periods under elevated levels of ambient noise, heat, and light due to necessary equipment and ventilation systems.
Other:
Embodies our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND 2+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR equivalent experience
Other 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience AND 5+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology OR equivalent experience.
- 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
Data Center Technicians ATR-D - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $33.46 - $55.67 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $44.23 - $62.21 per hour.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
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.
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Align your credentials to Microsoft's technical ladder
Microsoft's Technician roles are mapped to internal discipline levels tied to specific hardware, systems, or cloud infrastructure skills. Before applying, review job descriptions carefully to match your certifications and hands-on experience to the exact technical domain listed.
Target roles flagged for visa sponsorship eligibility
Not every open Technician requisition at Microsoft is approved for sponsorship at the hiring-manager level. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Microsoft Technician listings where sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not applying blind.
Prepare documentation for a specialty occupation argument
USCIS requires H-1B petitions to demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. For Technician positions, this means assembling evidence that a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field is a standard requirement for the role, not just preferred.
Understand Microsoft's fiscal year hiring cycles
Microsoft's largest hiring pushes for Technician roles tend to align with its fiscal year calendar, which starts in July. Targeting applications in the March-to-May window positions you for roles that can be filed before the H-1B cap deadline or tied to cap-exempt pathways.
Clarify E-3 or H-1B1 eligibility before you apply
If you're an Australian or Singaporean national, Microsoft actively sponsors E-3 and H-1B1 visas, which have no lottery and shorter processing timelines than the standard H-1B. Confirm your nationality-based eligibility with USCIS criteria before your recruiter screen so you can raise it early.
Request the LCA filing timeline from your recruiter
Once you receive an offer, ask Microsoft's HR team directly about the Labor Condition Application timeline. The DOL must certify the LCA before USCIS can adjudicate your petition, and delays here are the most common bottleneck in the technician onboarding process.
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Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes, Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for Technician roles where the position meets USCIS specialty occupation standards. Because Technician titles vary in scope, your specific role needs to demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline is a standard requirement. Microsoft's immigration team manages the petition process after an offer is extended, but the specialty occupation determination is made on a role-by-role basis.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at Microsoft?
You can apply directly through Microsoft's careers portal, where Technician roles are listed by discipline and location. To find positions where visa sponsorship is confirmed upfront, browse Microsoft's Technician listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for roles open to sponsored candidates. Tailor your application to match the specific technical domain listed in the job description rather than submitting a general resume.
Which visa types does Microsoft use for Technician roles?
Microsoft sponsors several visa categories for Technician positions, including the H-1B, E-3 for Australian nationals, H-1B1 for Singaporean nationals, and employment-based Green Cards through EB-2 and EB-3 classifications. The appropriate visa depends on your nationality, the role's qualification requirements, and your career stage. The E-3 and H-1B1 pathways are particularly efficient for eligible candidates because they bypass the H-1B lottery.
What qualifications does Microsoft expect for sponsored Technician roles?
Microsoft typically looks for a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or information technology, combined with hands-on experience in hardware, systems infrastructure, or cloud operations. Certifications relevant to Microsoft's product ecosystem, such as Azure or hardware-specific credentials, strengthen your profile. For visa sponsorship purposes, the degree requirement needs to align directly with the duties of the specific Technician role you're applying for.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a Microsoft Technician role?
The H-1B cap registration period opens in March, and USCIS conducts the lottery shortly after. If selected, your petition can be filed for an October 1 start date. This means you'll want an offer in hand by late February to give Microsoft's immigration team enough time to prepare your petition. If you're on OPT, confirm your remaining authorized period against this timeline, and ask Microsoft about cap-exempt filing options if you're transitioning from a qualifying institution.
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