Computer Operator

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Computer Operations Operator to support large-scale enterprise data center and centralized IT operations. This role is responsible for operating computer hardware and peripheral systems, monitoring critical enterprise transactions, ensuring high-availability network access, and overseeing facility environmental and electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
• Operate, maintain, and monitor mainframe, peripheral, and centralized enterprise IT equipment.
• Monitor BPE/TPE transactions and core batch/production workflows.
• Supervise data center environmental systems, including HVAC, electrical power, and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units.
• Perform routine checks across network systems to verify statewide connectivity and system health.
• Coordinate and interface with hardware/software vendors for troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical escalations.
• Manage and verify high-volume print operations to ensure defect-free, high-quality production output.
• Maintain operational logs, perform routine system maintenance checks, and execute basic clerical/administrative tracking tasks.

Required Qualifications
• Education: Vocational/Technical degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in computer operations, enterprise system monitoring, or data center environments.
• Residency: Must be a local candidate able to commute reliably to the Atlanta onsite facility.
• Substantial background working as a Computer Operations Operator within a high-volume data center or Network Operations Center (NOC).
• Hands-on experience with production control scheduling and monitoring tools, specifically Control-M and TPE/BPE Manager.
• Operational experience supporting distributed enterprise server environments running AIX, Linux, and Windows.
• Familiarity with data center physical security protocols, critical power infrastructure, and industrial HVAC monitoring.

Working Conditions:
• Location: Atlanta, GA (100% Onsite – Local Candidates Only)
• Job Type: Contract (40 hours/week)
• Work Schedule:
- Weekend Core Shifts: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (24 hours)
- Weekday Flexible Shifts: 16 additional hours scheduled during the week across 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift to complete the 40-hour workweek.

Required / Desired Skills

• Completion of either a two-year certificate/degree from a college, university, or technical school in an IT field or equivalent work experience in IT. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience as Computer Operator in a large Data Center. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with a Network Operations Center (NOC). (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Production Control. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Control-M. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with TPE/BPE Manager. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with security in a Data Center. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in a Data Center. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with electrical power in a Data Center including generators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with a raised floor in a Data Center. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with fire detection and fire suppression systems in a Data Center. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Change Management policies, procedures, and software. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Incident/Problem Management policies, procedures, and software. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Asset Management policies, procedures, and software. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Networks, such as LAN/WAN, MPLS, TCP/IP, and SNA. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with automated job schedulers. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with hardware/software maintenance contracts. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with State and/or Federal government. (Required 2 Years)
  
• Experience with distributed servers running AIX, LINUX, and Windows. (Required 2 Years)