Computer Operator/IT Support

Job Description

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Computer Operator/IT Support

Location: Schenectady, NY 12305

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay rate: $25-27/hr.

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Technician

About Our Client: Our Client is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Our Client works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 425,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Our Client drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives

Work Schedule:

Shift: 12-hour rotational shifts

Rotating shift 3months day and 3month night shift

6:45AM – 6:45PM and 6:45PM – 6:45AM

Work Pattern: 2 days ON / 2 days OFF

Temp to Perm (Minimum 90 days contract)

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

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.

Demonstrates a relentless commitment to meeting and exceeding customers' expectations while also achieving the goal of reducing the risks and costs of providing services.

Works to build an effective partnership with the customer on a daily basis. Listens to customers and asks the appropriate questions to determine their requirements.

Performs intermediate level troubleshooting of systems and servers related to host systems, middleware, applications, and existing tools according to established procedures with minimal supervision.

Performs intermediate level network monitoring by confirming tool set availability, using tools for verification of services, and detecting, reporting, escalating, and documenting anomalies according to established procedures.

Monitors logical security through use of established tools and procedures.

Performs intermediate level monitoring of systems and servers by confirming tool set availability, using tools for verification of services, and detecting, reporting, escalating, and documenting anomalies according to established 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 requirements

Supports local testing policies and procedures

Performs intermediate level monitoring and/or troubleshooting of automated functions by confirming tool set availability, using tools for verification of services, and detecting, reporting, escalating, and documenting anomalies according to established procedures

Participates in individual professional development by completing assigned development plan, participating in mentoring activities, tracking and reporting of development, and communicating career path goals and objectives.

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.

Qualifications:

Two-year technical college degree or comparable experience

1-2 years' experience in related field preferred

Minimum technical knowledge and skills requirements - Required

Where applicable, must be able to monitor and troubleshoot multiple technologies.

Able to navigate through Unix/Linux/AIX/VMS/DOS and perform basic commands

Working knowledge of FTP/SFTP protocols

Comprehensive knowledge of Office suite and PC operating systems

Intermediate knowledge of Retailer POS, call center tools and

Other skills - Required

Builds strong relationships at all levels.

Exhibits professional and customer appropriate communications (written and verbal). Listens effectively and demonstrates empathy and understanding of others' concerns. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques needed, and experience in dealing with difficult or demanding customers

Demonstrates effective technical writing skills and presents information in a professional and engaging manner

Organizes and plans work effectively. Balances priorities among stakeholders.

Completes work in a thorough accurate, well thought-out and timely manner and with attention to detail

Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation. Sets high goals for selfand others and demonstrates a strong sense of urgency

Achieves results in a high-pressure environment

Displays sound business judgment and exhibits common sense

Exhibits a high degree of ethics, integrity and confidentiality at all times

Demonstrates strong informal coaching and mentoring skills

Effectively delivers training in area of expertise

Effectively implements and manages processes

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.