Data Center Technician

Microsoft; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a technician responsible for diagnostics and support for IT equipment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and basic hardware knowledge, with preferred certifications like CompTIA. Join a team dedicated to excellence and collaboration while providing top-notch service quality.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components.
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
• Experience in supporting IT equipment or related technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting for IT equipment.
• Conduct quality checks and verify setup according to protocols.
• Assist other technicians with complex tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of computer hardware

Support IT equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CompTIA certifications

Job description

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

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND relevant experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record in 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.