Dulles VA Data Center Technician Intern

Overview

Microsoft is looking for a Datacenter Technician (DCT) Intern to join its Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) group, the team behind the core infrastructure for Microsoft online services such as Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive and Microsoft Azure.

CO+I supports personal and professional growth through training and development opportunities, including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. The global infrastructure includes more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers, supporting over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in more than 90 countries.

Environmental sustainability and optimization guide the design and operation of these datacenters. This role gives you a chance to help power services for billions of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of on-site datacenter physical infrastructure
• Install, replace, and troubleshoot cables and hardware
• Handle data bearing devices such as hard drives and solid state drives
• Work within a ticket-based environment
• Move equipment using pallet jacks or other assisted lifting equipment
• As required, assist the Datacenter Inventory and Asset Management Team (DIAT) with shipping, receiving and inventory management during high work volumes

Other

Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC)
• Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance
• Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams
• Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills
• Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays

Other Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. This includes the Microsoft Cloud Background Check, which must be passed upon hire or transfer and every two years after.

The base pay range for this internship is USD $23.03 to $30.24 per hour. In the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area, the range is USD $26.63 to $30.91 per hour. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. More details are available at the Microsoft intern pay page.

This position will stay open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until it is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants 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. Reasonable accommodation requests can be made through Microsoft's accessibility page.