Data Center Technician

Overview

As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT), you will stage, set up and perform hardware deployments. In addition, you will also perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment, as well as perform hardware decommissions for simple changes and refreshes following Standard Operating Procedures. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding of Data Center standard processes and procedures, develop mentoring skills while providing guidance to peers, familiarizing yourself with security and data management procedures, and accelerate your career growth in the process.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption.
• 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).
• Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
• Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Microsoft data center operations management units, Technician Leads, and engineering specialists.
• Assists and provides guidance to other technicians to complete challenging or complex tasks.
• Completes required training aligned to the role and workload; observes more experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and relevant on-the-job training.
• 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.
• Has pride and a sense of accountability for the service quality, completeness, and resulting user experience; displays accountability and ownership of the data center facilities.
• Embodies our culture and values.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work 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 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.
• This position requires verification of Thailand Citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions applicable to the role and as a result, you will need to provide a valid Thailand passport to verify your Thailand Citizenship.
• This position is based in Chonburi, Thailand. Candidates must be willing and able to be assigned to and work at the Chonburi site as required by the role.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years' experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Hands-on experience with server deployment, rack-and-stack, cabling, and datacenter operations, including installation, decommissioning, and physical infrastructure support.
• Proven break-fix and hardware troubleshooting experience, including component replacement and maintenance of servers, storage systems, and network devices.
• Experience supporting customer-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking equipment, cabling, and physical troubleshooting in a datacenter or enterprise environment.
• Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC).
• Preferred: Candidates currently working as Datacenter Technicians, IT Operations Engineers, or Smart Hands Engineers in Chonburi, Thailand.