Data Center Operator — Night Shift

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville is seeking a Night Shift IT Operator to manage enterprise servers, tape libraries, and related data center equipment. You will ensure scheduled production runs are completed on time and take proactive steps to resolve issues, with escalation for serious problems to supervision.

The role requires strong knowledge of operating Unix and Windows servers, data center environmental systems, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training in mainframe operation preferred.
• Experience in computer operation and troubleshooting hardware/software.
• Knowledge of enterprise Unix/Windows servers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate enterprise computer systems, tape libraries and related equipment.
• Complete scheduled production runs and maintain schedules with initiative.
• Escalate serious problems to supervisor or senior staff as needed.

Skills

Unix/Windows server ops

Production run scheduling

Hardware troubleshooting

Data center monitoring

Problem solving under deadlines

Documentation

Safety & equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Mainframe operation training

OS and procedures coursework

Tools

Tape libraries

Enterprise servers

Automated monitoring systems

UPS & circuit breakers

High speed printers

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville is seeking a Night Shift IT Operator to manage enterprise servers, tape libraries, and related data center equipment. You will ensure scheduled production runs are completed on time and take proactive steps to resolve issues, with escalation for serious problems to supervision.

The role requires strong knowledge of operating Unix and Windows servers, data center environmental systems, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.