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Recruitment began on July 3, 2025
and the job listing Expires on July 23, 2025
Dulles, VA Internship
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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!

Responsibilities

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.

Other

  • Embody our culture and values .

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 $22.02 – $28.46 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 $26.20 – $29.71 per hour.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar (September – April)

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .

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