Data Center Operator, System Technician

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rensselaer, NY
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 35 roles within 25 mi

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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Data Center Operator, System Technician

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As a Data Center Operator supporting various health programs at GDIT, you will be responsible for monitoring mainframe and mid-range systems, performing daily system checks, and ensuring disaster recovery readiness. Your day-to-day tasks include using Unix/Linux workstations to monitor systems and networks, generating trouble tickets for higher-tier support, and maintaining record databases. This role requires experience with Mainframe applications such as ZEEK, ZEBB, SA, CA, and IBM products in an operations team environment, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and ITSM tools like ServiceNow. You must be willing to work night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM and have the ability to obtain a Full BI background investigation clearance.

Skills

Unix Linux Windows ServiceNow JCL Tape Media Mainframe Applications ZEEK ZEBB SA CA IBM Products Maintenance Troubleshooting Monitoring Disaster Recovery CI/CD

What you'll do

Monitor mainframe and mid-range systems for health and performance.
Perform hourly and daily system checks as per prescribed schedules.
Generate trouble tickets for tier 2 and 3 support issues.
Maintain record and tracking databases for system activities.
Route calls to product line specialists or application support teams.

What we're looking for

US citizenship required.
At least 1 year of experience with Mainframe applications in an operations team environment.
Demonstrated Enterprise IT and ITSM tool (e.g., ServiceNow) experience.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Willingness to work night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.
Ability to obtain a Full BI background investigation clearance.

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