Data Center Technicians Intern

Business Function Overview:

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Datacenter Technician (DCT) Intern.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCT Intern, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft’s online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of on-site datacenter physical infrastructure
• Install, replace, and troubleshoot cables and hardware
• Handle data bearing devices (ex. Hard drives, solid state drives, etc.)
• Work within a ticket-based environment
• Move equipment using pallet jacks or other assisted lifting equipment.
• As required, assist the Datacenter Inventory and Asset Management Team (DIAT) with shipping/receiving and inventory management to address high work volumes. 
• Embody our culture and values.

Required Qualifications:

• Are you at least 18 years of age or will you be 18 before 15th of March 2025?
• To be eligible for all Microsoft Apprenticeship programmes you will need to have obtained a level 2 qualification / GCSE in Maths & English.
• You would need to have finished full-time education by the time the apprenticeships start (which will be 15th April 2025). Please note that you are not able to do an apprenticeship alongside any other qualification for example whilst still in college or 6th Form.
• To be eligible for all Microsoft Apprenticeship programmes you will need to have obtained a level 2 qualification / GCSE in Maths & English.
• You need to be a UK National or an EEA National.
• If you are an EEA National Have you obtained either pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme; and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship. – (Please note unfortunately Microsoft cannot consider you if you do not have the documentation to support this.)
• You need to have been a UK, Ireland of EEA resident for at least 3 previous years before the start of the apprenticeship?
• The starting salary for this role is £25200 per annum (non-negotiable). You will have a £500 signing on bonus will be paid in your first month.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance.
• Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams.
• Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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