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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
NJ
Salary
$84,400–$168,800 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
Nearby
96 roles within 25 mi

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $127k
$70k most similar roles pay here $223k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$208,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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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 1577 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 1405 roles with salary data.

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As a Datacenter Operations Specialist at Microsoft, you will join the Edge Site Operations team to manage IT and logistics support for a portfolio of edge sites in a specific metro or region, embracing a comprehensive “Four Walls” ownership philosophy. Your daily responsibilities include supporting deployment, break-fix operations, inventory management, security compliance, and fostering relationships with facility landlords and service providers. You will ensure seamless site operation by collaborating closely with partner teams while maintaining quality control for IT maintenance activities across multiple service lines. Additionally, you will serve as the primary point of contact during major incidents, ensuring timely resolution to maintain SLA adherence and contribute to regional and global improvement initiatives. This role requires experience in a 24x7 environment, knowledge of enterprise-class IT infrastructures, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana Linux Windows Server Cisco Networking VMware Ansible Nagios SolarWinds Juniper Networks Splunk

What you'll do

  • Support deployment, maintenance, and break-fix operations for datacenter infrastructure.
  • Manage inventory and asset compliance to ensure security and regulatory standards.
  • Serve as primary contact during major incidents, driving timely resolution.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with facility landlords and service providers.
  • Ensure SLA adherence in deployment and maintenance activities across multiple sites.
  • Provide quality control for IT maintenance support activities at datacenters.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
  • Technical college degree or certification in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities for data analysis.
  • Experience in a 24x7x365 production environment or similar setting.
  • Knowledge of physical enterprise-class IT infrastructures.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks autonomously.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal).

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