IT Data Center Operator - Military veterans preferred

Title: IT Data Center Operator

Location: US-US-TX-Houston

Job Number: 1073982

KBR COMPANY INFORMATION

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving our customers through diverse business units, we offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects where our customers have come to value us, because they know We Deliver.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 34,000 people delivering services to customers in over 80 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.

Position Title:

IT Data Center Operator

Overview – IT Data Center Operator with emphasis on Software and Operating System Deployments

Responsible for the administration of one or more of the following data systems: Computer systems hardware, software, information systems & peripheral equipment such as servers, desktops, printers and storage devices. Maintains, installs, upgrades and configures data systems, administers operating systems, and maintains basic security and recovery procedures such as scheduling and deployments. Under direct supervision, assists in monitoring, responding, configuring, installing, and repairing hardware and software deployment according to established procedures.

Responsibilities also include the use of Application and OS Deployment software.

Skills are typically through a high school diploma or equivalent and 1

years of experience.

The preference for this position is a candidate with college experience (resent Graduate or willing to take Internship) with or pursuing an IT related degree.

Daily Activities:

Monitor software request and incident queue within their area of concentration.

Evaluate and understand application delivery requirements, keeps the integrity of Software standards, monitors and troubleshoots the incidents.

Technical/Functional Expertise:

Research and suggest changes necessary to deliver high quality software and OS to global users.

A general working knowledge in the area of Microsoft Windows Products including Win10 and new operating systems to come.

Teamwork:

Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.

Communication:

Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback. Be able to communicate status, issues, and impacts, with team, team leadership, relevant client sponsors and process owners.

Flexibility:

Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.

Ownership/Accountability:

Taking the initiative in getting the job done and accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs and results.

Analytical Skills:

Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events, drawing logical conclusions, and making recommendations for action.

Attention to Detail:

Adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance.

Professionalism:

Dealing directly and forthrightly with people, problems, persisting to get the job done, and

managing personal responses and stress.

Quality Advocate:

Championing the quality process by reinforcing the organization's vision, quality values, and

quality processes and by fostering the continuous improvement of all operational and business practices.

Dependability/Reliability:

Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required-- or higher-- standards, and pitching in to get the job done.

Workload efficiency:

Must have the ability to work well under time constraints, handle multiple tasks, quickly diagnosis application installation issues and correct as needed.

Qualifications:

Requirements/Qualifications:



The preferred skills for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.

Preferred Skills:

Troubleshooting skills to perform corrective action during acceptance testing in a global environment.

Technical writing skills to create documents associated with new processes.

Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Products.

Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance as necessary.

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ENEFITS

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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