Data Center Technician

Microsoft; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a technician in Johor Bahru to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on IT equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, experience in supporting IT hardware, and must be able to work various shifts, contributing to team efficacy and service quality.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Ability to work shifts during non-standard business hours.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify issues.
• Assist technicians in completing complex tasks.
• Conduct post-execution quality checks.

Skills

Knowledge of computer hardware

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Responsibilities (Text Only)

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 (Text Only)

Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent AND 1+ year(s) - 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 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: - 2+ years' experience supporting IT equipment or related technology. - Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC). Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.