Data Center Technicians Manager

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $75,400–$167,900 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Closes: Dec 12, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $122k

$60k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$203,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Data Center Technicians Manager

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As a Microsoft Data Center Technician Manager, you will lead and mentor a team responsible for deploying, diagnosing, and decommissioning hardware in large-scale data centers supporting services like Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Your daily tasks include ensuring compliance with policies, training technicians on installation procedures, conducting quality checks, and managing safety protocols to maintain high service standards. You will also lead team meetings, prioritize workloads, and escalate issues effectively while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This role requires experience in IT support, leadership, and data center operations, along with relevant certifications such as ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Server+, Network+, CDCP, MCP, and Six Sigma Green Belt.

Skills

Microsoft Azure ITIL Foundation CompTIA A+ CompTIA Server+ CompTIA Network+ Basic Structure Cabling (BSC) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Six Sigma Green Belt CI/CD PostgreSQL Linux Windows Server VMware Cisco Networking Docker Kubernetes Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Ensure compliance with Data Center Services policies and procedures.
Train technicians on installation, deployment, and quality check processes.
Verify post-execution quality checks and take corrective action as needed.
Escalate issues through appropriate channels and follow up on resolution.
Review process changes to evaluate impact on service execution.
Conduct daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with all safety procedures.
Promote a culture of safety and empower technicians to report incidents.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of experience supporting IT equipment in a mission-critical data center environment.
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing diverse technical teams.
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components required.
Possession of relevant certifications such as ITIL, CompTIA A+, CDCP, or Six Sigma Green Belt.
Experience directing others and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in a data center setting.
Ability to conduct daily safety briefings and participate in on-site safety committees.

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