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Data Center Technicians INTERN
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 23 - 30
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
22 October 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
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.
Microsofts Cloud Operations & Innovation (COI) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a COI DCT Intern you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsofts online services including Bing Office 365 Xbox OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group COI 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 COI and be at the forefront of the action!
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.
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Embody ourcultureandvalues.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components.
- Past or current Microsoft Data Center Academy Student.
- Currently pursuing or have completed a certificate or degree in Information Technology Information and Communication Technology or a closely related field.
Other 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:
- Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A Server Network) Basic Structure Cabling (BSC).
- 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.
- Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays.
Data Center Technician Intern-The base pay range for this internship is USD $23.03 - $30.24 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $26.63 - $30.91 per hour.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry citizenship color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information immigration status marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran or military status race ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process read more about requesting accommodations.
Required Experience:
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