Overview
On Site
USD 24.00 - 24.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Data Centers
Cloud Computing
IaaS
High Availability
Accountability
Lifecycle Management
Network
Switches
Startups
Cabling
ROOT
Break/Fix
Firmware
Computer Hardware
Testing
Debugging
Regulatory Compliance
Physical Security
Access Control
Auditing
Microsoft
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
FedRAMP
System On A Chip
Taxes
Life Insurance
Partnership
Collaboration
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
About the Role
Microsoft is seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Level II Data Center Technician to support operations at our Northlake, IL facility. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in enterprise-grade data centers who are comfortable working with complex hardware systems, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and supporting mission-critical cloud operations.
As a Level II Technician, you will be responsible for executing daily operational tasks, supporting hardware lifecycle management, and ensuring the reliability and performance of Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment where precision, accountability, and technical expertise are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Hardware Lifecycle Management
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Decommissioning & Refresh
Operational Support
Security & Compliance
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Northlake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Microsoft is seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Level II Data Center Technician to support operations at our Northlake, IL facility. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in enterprise-grade data centers who are comfortable working with complex hardware systems, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and supporting mission-critical cloud operations.
As a Level II Technician, you will be responsible for executing daily operational tasks, supporting hardware lifecycle management, and ensuring the reliability and performance of Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment where precision, accountability, and technical expertise are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Hardware Lifecycle Management
- Prepare, stage, and install server and network hardware including racks, switches, hard drives, memory modules, and power supplies.
- Perform system startups and shutdowns according to detailed checklists, deployment guides, and safety protocols.
- Conduct post-installation quality checks to verify grounding, cabling, labeling, and airflow compliance.
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Monitor systems for hardware failures, performance degradation, and environmental alerts.
- Use diagnostic tools and logs to identify root causes of issues and perform break/fix repairs.
- Replace faulty components and perform OS rebuilds, firmware updates, and memory upgrades as needed.
Decommissioning & Refresh
- Safely decommission outdated or failed hardware following Microsoft's data sanitization and disposal protocols.
- Support refresh cycles by imaging new systems, updating configurations, and validating readiness for deployment.
Operational Support
- Respond to program error messages and system alerts, escalating complex issues to senior technicians or engineering teams.
- Assist developers and systems analysts in testing and debugging new software deployments.
- Operate spreadsheet and monitoring tools to manipulate data and generate performance reports.
Security & Compliance
- Follow strict physical security protocols including access control, escort procedures, and audit readiness.
- Ensure all work complies with Microsoft's internal standards and industry regulations such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and SOC 2.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Northlake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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