In alignment with our 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. The company'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 online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Azure platform. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers.
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Responsibilities
- Support deployment of on-site datacenter physical infrastructure
- Install, replace, and troubleshoot cables and hardware
- Handle data-bearing devices (e.g., hard drives, solid-state drives)
- Work within a ticket-based environment
- Move equipment using pallet jacks or other assisted lifting equipment
- Assist the Datacenter Inventory and Asset Management Team (DIAT) with shipping/receiving and inventory management as required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components
- Must have an interest in supporting IT equipment or related technology
- Studying towards a relevant technical qualification
- This role is open to Emirati Nationals only, in line with UAE nationalisation (Emiratisation) requirements. Candidates must be UAE citizens holding a valid UAE Family Book and be legally authorised to work in the United Arab Emirates.
Background Check Requirements
- Ability to meet company, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role, including the Cloud Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+)
- 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai
Work Site: Fully on-site
Travel: Less than 25%
