Mainframe IT Operator I

Overview

Provides operational and technical support for enterprise computing environments by coordinating, monitoring, administering, and maintaining systems and applications. Supports system implementations, integration activities, and ongoing operations across multiple platforms. Performs routine to moderately complex technical tasks within a defined scope, following established standards, procedures, and service level agreements.

Responsibilities

Document technical incidents, problems, and resolutions with clear, organized detail, including issue description, root cause, and corrective actions

Execute service requests from the service catalog with minor operational impact in accordance with defined procedures

Operate, monitor, and maintain high-speed online printers supporting large-scale enterprise computer operations

Perform system testing, configuration, environment setup, and preventive maintenance activities

Monitor system and application performance, availability, and operational health

Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, escalate, and/or resolve hardware, software, system, and network-related issues

Analyze alerts, logs, and system output to identify and address potential issues

Identify, create, update, and adhere to applicable technical standards, policies, and operational procedures

Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences through written, verbal, and electronic media to support effective business decisions

Support a global, 24/7, customer-focused IT operations environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience

Technical background or hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

Service Desk / IT Support Operations

Desktop Support

Network Operations or Infrastructure Support

Ability to understand, document, and apply technical policies, standards, and procedures

Exposure to validating system availability, performance, and operational stability

Familiarity with enterprise computing environments, IT terminology, and terminal-based systems

Understanding of technical interdependencies between software, hardware, desktop, LAN, and host systems

Familiarity with MVS and JES2 commands

Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment when troubleshooting, prioritizing, and resolving technical issues

Demonstrated ability to meet operational goals, maintain service quality, and consistently deliver expected results

Strong customer service orientation with the ability to work effectively in a 24/7 operations environment

Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical issues, procedures, and resolutions clearly and accurately

Hours: 6PM - 6AM overnight shift schedule (Holidays and weekends required)

Week 1 Work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Week 2 Work: Wednesday and Thursday

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

About Us

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