Microsoft
Data Center Technician (Nightshift)
Boydton, VA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Microsoft cannot sponsor a work visa for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
About the job
Performs basic installation, troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, and decommissioning of data center hardware while following security, safety, and operational procedures.
What you'll do
- Prepare, install, diagnose, troubleshoot, replace, and decommission network, storage, and server equipment, following standard procedures and guidance.
- Complete assigned tickets, report or escalate technical and safety incidents, and coordinate work handovers with other technician teams.
- Follow data management, physical security, and workplace safety procedures; participate in required training and briefings.
What they ask for
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud Background Check and citizenship verification.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel up to 25%.
Pay
USD $23.65 - $37.07 per hour (base salary); USD $31.54 - $40.91 per hour (base salary)
Tools
network, server, storage, cabling infrastructure, hard drives, switches, OS
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