Entry Level Computer Networking Jobs in Albany, NY

Location: Schenectady, NY Salary: Negotiable Description: Our client is currently seeking a Data Center Computer Operator
****MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS***
***All candidates must live in the Metro Albany area***

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.
****MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS***
***All candidates must live in the Metro Albany area***
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