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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$75,400–$167,900 / yr
Posted
49 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $122k
$56k most similar roles pay here $254k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

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 1103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 985 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT) Manager, you will lead a team responsible for deploying, diagnosing, and decommissioning hardware within Microsoft’s critical infrastructure, supporting services like Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Your daily tasks include ensuring compliance with data center policies, conducting quality checks, and resolving issues through effective communication channels. You will also lead team meetings to prioritize workloads and ensure adherence to safety protocols while fostering a positive culture that encourages accountability and ownership of service quality. This role requires at least three years of experience in a mission-critical 24x7 data center environment, along with strong leadership skills and knowledge of computer hardware and IT equipment.

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance with Data Center Services policies and procedures.
  • Conduct quality checks on technician work and take corrective action when necessary.
  • Escalate issues through appropriate channels and follow up on resolution.
  • Evaluate impact of process changes and share relevant information with stakeholders.
  • Lead team meetings, prioritize work, and rebalance priorities as needed.
  • Complete safety training, conduct daily briefings, and promote a culture of safety.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of experience supporting IT equipment or in a technical team.
  • 1 year of experience managing or supervising others.
  • Associate degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven track record working in a mission-critical 24x7 data center environment.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with data center policies and procedures.
  • Conduct daily safety briefings and promote a culture of safety among technicians.
  • Lead team meetings, prioritize work, and manage service quality.

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