Overnight Data Center Tech II

Scientific Games Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Games Corporation is seeking a Data Center Operator in Alpharetta, GA. The role operates Windows Server and Linux systems, monitors production environments, and escalates incidents while adhering to documented procedures.

The position supports nightly processing and draws within a 7-on/7-off shift pattern. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and 1–2 years in a computer-related field, basic networking, and familiarity with MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates Windows Server and Linux systems per established procedures.
• Monitors production systems and reports problems.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves incidents.
• Uses ticketing systems to document issues and escalates major events.
• Performs shift checklists and status reports.
• Responds to inquiries from Lottery customers.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

1-2 years in computer field

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

SQL Server

MySQL

MS Office

Job description

This role will work a 6 PM to 6 AM, 7 days on and 7 days off shift. The Data Center Operators are a tier 1, 24X7 operations team. They monitor, identify, troubleshoot and elevate customer-facing issues within the Data Center escalation structure for servers, databases, and applications. The team consists of entry level operators, who may progress to become a Data Center Technician. (Tier-2) and higher. The Data Center Operator utilizes scripts, monitoring systems, and written procedures to run the day to day operation of lottery systems. These operations include compiling and printing system status reports, processing draws, and nightly processing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates and monitors Windows Server and Linux based systems using established procedures.
• Monitors systems in production and reports problems.
• Troubleshoot, analyze and resolve incidents.
• Utilizes incident management ticketing systems to report and document issues.
• Performs notification and escalation for major issues and critical events.
• Completes shift check lists and status reports as required.
• Performs system processing utilizing established tools and procedures. Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance from Lottery customers

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• 1-2 years’ work or study in a computer related field. Required Experience:
• Basic Windows operating systems.
• Basic networking concepts.
• Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a computer related position.
• Data Center or Network Operations Center experience.
• Familiar with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Familiar with MS SQL Server and/or MySQL databases.
• The ability and desire to troubleshoot these items is highly desired.
• Familiar with ticketing systems.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Interpersonal skills in a team environment managing stressful situations.
• Have the ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Have the ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Accurately follows written processes and procedures.
• Works well independently and as a member of a team.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain required regulatory gaming cards and licensing upon employment.
• A background security investigation will be conducted.
• A drug test will be required before employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

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