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Responsibilities included 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., + 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. ## Description + 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 this 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 Tier1 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. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. 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