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# Data Center Technicians

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £36,300.0 - £50,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Online Services, Data Centers, Microsoft Data Access Components, Network Planning and Design
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FE0D9F338D8E4931B5382D34206A4113/job/

## About the Role

* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.

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

 * Experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
 * Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC).

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.

## Description

* 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 .


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