Night Shift Data Center Operator

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,621,000 - 107,739,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a skilled IT professional to operate enterprise servers and tape libraries in a multi‑platform data center. You will perform scheduled production runs, monitor systems, and take initiative to resolve issues while maintaining shift schedules.

Working on a night shift, you will handle Unix/Windows servers and related equipment, ensure timely processing, and escalate complex problems to senior staff when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; training in mainframe operation is preferred.
• Experience in operating enterprise servers and tape libraries is valued.
• Some experience in computer operation and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate enterprise Unix and Windows servers and associated peripherals in a multi‑platform data center.
• Complete scheduled production runs and maintain adherence to shift schedules.
• Monitor systems and take initiative to resolve problems or escalate to supervisor as needed.
• Work under tight deadlines and adhere to department standards and procedures.

Skills

Mainframe ops

Unix/Windows srv

Tape libraries

Data center ops

Troubleshooting

Scripting basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Training in mainframe operation

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a skilled IT professional to operate enterprise servers and tape libraries in a multi‑platform data center. You will perform scheduled production runs, monitor systems, and take initiative to resolve issues while maintaining shift schedules.

Working on a night shift, you will handle Unix/Windows servers and related equipment, ensure timely processing, and escalate complex problems to senior staff when needed.