What Is a Computer Operations Specialist and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

The job duties of a computer operations specialist involve working to monitor computer systems in a data center or another setting with multiple computer terminals. Your responsibilities in this career may include running diagnostics to ensure that the system is operating safely and efficiently. You also replace or clean hardware equipment when necessary, provide proper system set-up, and control upgrades and software replacement. You may also establish run sequences to automate specific tasks. As a computer operations specialist, you generally work under a supervisor in an IT department.

The qualifications and skills that you need to work as a computer operations specialist depend on where you seek employment. Some employers may require or prefer a bachelor’s degree in IT or computer science. Some employers may hire you with only an associate’s degree in an IT-related field or even just a high school diploma, assuming you have proven computer skills. If you want to work in a data center or similar setting, you may need with experience assembling computer hardware.