Sr Data Center Technician "Nights"

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Red Oak, TX
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 30, 2026

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TL;DR · Sr Data Center Technician "Nights"

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As a Microsoft Senior Data Center Technician (SDCT), you will join a high-performing team responsible for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of large-scale IT infrastructure. Your daily tasks will include preparing, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning various equipment within data centers, ensuring adherence to standard procedures and compliance with safety protocols. You will collaborate closely with other shifts and disciplines to ensure smooth transitions and effective handovers, while also providing guidance and training to less experienced technicians. The role demands expertise in network and server equipment interactions, as well as the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Key skills include a deep understanding of IT data center technology, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with tools like Network Design Templates (NDTs).

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What you'll do

Demonstrates expertise in preparing, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT datacenter technology.
Performs discrete quality control activities to ensure work complies with safety protocols and deployment standards.
Escalates identified errors in deployment standards or Network Design Templates (NDTs) to relevant technicians for corrections.
Provides guidance to less experienced technicians on effective execution order strategies for assigned tasks.
Directly performs decommissions, simple changes, complex changes, and infrastructure cabling refreshes following standard procedures.

What we're looking for

Demonstrates expertise in preparing, installing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT datacenter technology.
Shares information and best practices with other shifts/technician teams to maintain a positive team environment.
Works 12-hour shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Performs quality control activities and assessments of work to compliance standards and process adherence.
Provides guidance to less experienced technicians for effective execution strategies.
Directly performs decommissions, simple changes, complex changes, and infrastructure cabling refreshes following standard procedures.

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