Computer Operator I

Join the WINNING TEAM at BRIGHTSTAR! BRIGHTSTAR is seeking a Computer Operator in the area of Richmond, VA. This position requires you be flexible with shift as it is a 24/7 operation. The position offers competitive wages and shift differential for off-shift hours. It is an entry level position responsible for general technical support of the data systems for lottery sale systems. This position is NOT a remote opportunity so the candidate should be local to the data center site. Candidates should also be flexible to work a day shift or night shift position. Data Center shifts are 12 hours, with 3 or 4 days per week., * Provides entry to intermediate level monitoring and troubleshooting for operating equipment for one or more jurisdictions and 24x365 adherence to operational procedures, checklists, policies, and national IT Best Practices.

• Performs intermediate level troubleshooting of systems and servers related to host systems, middleware, applications, and existing tools according to procedures with minimal supervision.
• Monitors logical security through use of established tools and procedures.
• Performs entry level troubleshooting of network technologies related to IP network devices and backbone transports according to established procedures, using existing tools with minimal supervision.
• Accurately executes, validates, and recovers defined processes in the operational checklists to ensure that all draw processing, day-end processing, system balancing, file system maintenance, change requests, report/file transfers and deliveries, messaging and jackpot details, system locations/configurations, and internal/external customer requests are completed.
• Appropriately coordinates, executes, validates, tracks, follows up on, and escalates internal and external customer requests according to established guidelines.
• Submits recommendations to create and/or maintain operational procedures and checklists.
• Adheres to service level agreements by following established SLA performance requirements
• Adheres to IT best practices by following established IT best practice performance and audit
• Supports local testing policies and procedures
• Provides training to other operators through free flow of information, encouraging and appropriately evaluating feedback, encouraging innovation, and inspiring / motivating others.
• Assists in providing informal coaching and mentoring to junior level operators.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• IT, technical, or related college degree or certifications are preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience with Service Desk, Help Desk, Call Center, or Customer Service positions
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Technical knowledge and skills required
• Must be able to monitor and troubleshoot multiple technologies

This position requires flexibility with shift scheduling in a 24/7 data center environment. Shifts are 12 hours, with 3 or 4 days per week. This is not a remote opportunity., We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s a glimpse of the benefits that help our team shine (all benefits mentioned are subject to policy and eligibility requirements):

• Medical benefits on day one of being a Brightstar employee
• 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays per year
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated in the first year
• 401K with employer match and 100% vested on day one
• Company-paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Gym membership reimbursement, free identity theft protection, and tuition reimbursement

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week