Computer Scheduler

Computer Scheduler

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

The Computer Scheduler responds to Tier 1 and a few Tier 2 data center operational functions. Responsibilities include defining, monitoring, and responding to various alerts, alarms, and workloads across a variety of systems, in an enterprise data center. Systems include Windows, Linux, Unix, z/Os, and various network components, using tools such as CA7, Control M Scheduling Processing, CA11, TSO, SDSF, Orion, and others.

The candidate will serve on a team that is the central point of command and control for a wide variety of IT systems and application support. This area is staffed 24/7/365. Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, and sometimes high-stress environment. This is an onsite position at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position is scheduled for 3rd shift: 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Weekends and holidays are required on a rotating basis. Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $40,404.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Workload Scheduling:
Evaluate and define job types, definitions, dependencies, triggers, and related details based on customer request and need. Define job schedules based on complex scheduling requirements. Monitor the execution of the defined workflows and respond to any anomaly according to predefined procedures and policies. Document all jobs/tasks to include reason for failure, steps completed to resolve the issue, and any changes that were made to prevent the incident from occurring in the future.

Data Center and Network Monitoring and Response:
Ensures that all security protocols are followed pertaining to data center access. Monitors fire-suppression, cooling, power and UPS, systems, and reports, responds, and follows-up on any issues that are found. Monitors network systems to include Orion console, site notifications, troubleshooting assistance, contacting carriers, triage and escalation, incident lifecycle management, documenting, and reporting.

Helpdesk Support:
Provide Tier 1 helpdesk support that includes assessment, incident documentation, troubleshooting, password resets, other documented processes, and escalation for events that are impacting critical systems. System Monitoring:
Take action for critical alerts that are generated for various distributed systems and respond based on predefined policy and procedures. Monitor mainframe systems and maintenance and respond to alerts. These include JCL creation and modifications, completing documented IPL procedures, and following procedures related to starting and stopping various tasks and applications.

General:
Triage and when needed, escalating problems to appropriate support personnel. Keep management aware of current or potential problems. Operate and monitor various activities and ensure that the agencies we serve can carry out their responsibilities to state constituents. Ensure the timely completion of production batch cycles and interface with clients in the scheduling and running of production jobs as needed.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Ability to workload automation/job scheduling concepts. Data Center/NOC Operations experience. Experience with workload automation/job scheduling concepts. Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 1+ years of experience at a Data Center/NOC Operations, IT Operations, or equivalent experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program:
Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A…