Data Center Operator​/System Technician - Night Shift

Position: Data Center Operator / System Technician - Night Shift
Location: Rensselaer

Responsibilities for this Position

Location:

USA NY Rensselaer

Full Part/Time:
Full time

Job Req: RQ221725

Type of

Requisition :

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other

Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

Technical Support Services

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise IT, IT Service Management (ITSM), Microsoft Office

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important.

GDIT Technology Shared Services (TSS) is your place! You make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Center Operator supporting various health programs, you will be trusted to work on monitoring mainframe and mid-range systems as well as disaster recovery. This role will be in Rensselaer, NY. Training will be during the day for the first 1-2 months and then move to the night shift. Shift differential is offered for night shift positions!

HOW A DATA CENTER OPERATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

* Providing monitoring, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting support of information systems, applications, and related peripheral hardware

* Performing all required hourly and daily system checks in accordance with prescribed schedules

* Keeping the task manager informed of any unusual conditions or problems encountered in the performance of daily duties

* Monitoring of systems and networks within the HPCMP Enterprise utilizing Unix/Linux workstations. Windows systems may also be used in various tasks.

* Using a variety of interactive tools and processes to determine the health of systems and networks by performing all required hourly and daily system checks in accordance with prescribed schedules

* Generating trouble tickets for tier 2 and 3 support. May route calls to product line specialists, application, or system support specialists.

* Maintaining and updating record and tracking databases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School diploma/GED; AND

* 1 or more years of experience (equivalent education in lieu of experience) required; 2 or more years of related experience with Mainframe applications (ZEEK, ZEBB, SA, CA and/or IBM products) in an operations team environment preferred

* Demonstrated Enterprise IT experience

* Demonstrated experience utilizing an ITSM tool such as Service Now

* Ability and willingness to work any overnight shift (7 PM - 7:30 AM)

* Intermediate experience working with Microsoft products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

* Exposure to or ability to learn JCL, ATL (Automated Tape Libraries), and tape media.

* Ability and willingness to obtain a Full BI background investigation clearance

* US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

* 401K with company match.

* Comprehensive health and wellness packages.

* Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.

* Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

* Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.

* Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $23.30 - $26.45. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NY Rensselaer

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company…