> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/560318-it-operations-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/560318-it-operations-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Operations Specialist - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $49,920.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Technology Operations, Servicenow, Control M - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/680DB0ED25354D76ACB991FAF58F1A53/job/ ## About the Role * Experience supporting a 365, 24/7 help desk environment * HS Diploma, GED, or Similar * Comfortable managing and working within ticketing systems * Team-oriented, with a strong desire to learn, grow, and take on more * Clear, confident communicator who takes ownership and gets things done Proven ability to handle tickets while staying calm and effective under pressure Service Now Experience ## Description * Monitor system cycles, scheduled jobs, and overnight processes to ensure everything runs successfully * Use Control-M: * Monitor job runs * Identify failures or delays * Escalate issues when jobs fail or alerts trigger * Respond to internal IT tickets, which may range from very few to high volume depending on the night * Troubleshoot basic scheduling or operational issues and route more complex problems to the appropriate teams * Monitor mainframe and infrastructure alerts, escalating as needed * Perform operational tasks such as: * Printing and handling scheduled output * Pulling and managing printers or print jobs * Running and organizing cabling within the computer room * Support the server and application teams with basic operational tasks and incident response * Make outbound calls to vendors or service providers when issues require external support * Document issues, actions taken, and hand-off notes for the incoming shift ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Brewing Tea over the Internet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/697-brewing-tea-over-the-internet) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Business Strategies for Scaling European Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1694-business-strategies-for-scaling-european-tech) - [AI in Production: applied AI & enterprise use cases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100130-ai-in-production-applied-ai-enterprise-use-cases) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)