Systems Operator - Secret Security Clearance Required / Yoh / O Fallon, IL

Yoh/O Fallon, ILYoh has an immediate contract opportunity for a Systems Operator to join our client in O'Fallon, IL at Scott AFB.  This temporary / contract position is for a 3 month duration with the possibility of an extension.
Possession of a Secret Security Clearance is required as a condition for employment.
Job Overview:

- Monitor/administer the operational system and applications.  This system is responsible for the brokering, collection, and integration of data from many DoD and commercial information systems. 
- Perform corrective action using established system operations instructions and notify DISA or the Level 2 Help Desk of severe problems. 
- Utilize UNIX, Teradata Multisystem Manager, and other system monitoring tools to actively monitor system hardware, software, applications, network, feeder systems, and systems processes for abnormal performance. 
- A successful candidate will be a self-starter, have an inquisitive attitude, and successfully solve problems. 
- Must have the ability to interact and work collaboratively with a diverse set of users (developers, testers, customers, team leads, management, system users, etc.). 
- This position supports 24x7 operations and will require the ability to work rotating shifts as determined by the System Operations manager. 

Job Responsibilities:

- Ensure that the production system is up and running (availability) at both Mechanicsburg and Ogden (DISA DECCs)
- Ensure that data is flowing into and out of the production system in a timely manner
- Monitor the system for abnormal data flow, processes, etc.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance (e.g. clear out log files, perform tasks according to checklists)
- Assist in training other System Operators
- Perform tasks that keep the system operating properly, such as:  starting/stopping Informatica workflows; resubmitting webMethods files for processing; starting/stopping Unix processes; bouncing web applications
- Utilize problem solving to track down issues with the system, including data flow analysis, system process problems, etc.
- Follow established DISA DECC security and other guidelines
- Document, track, and update System Problem Reports
- Perform data collection/analysis, report results, and formulate recommendations
- Provide support to customers in solving problems related to system availability; customers may include end users, data feed stakeholders, PMO, DISA DECC, etc.
- Provide feedback/status/etc. to the customer as needed/required
- Analyze process improvement areas/recommend changes to processes/procedures for efficiencies/cost-savings/etc.

Job Qualifications:

- A+ security certification (or Security+)
- ClearQuest
- Remedy
- Basic SQL skills
- Basic webMethods skills
- Teradata Multisystem Manager
- Intermediate UNIX skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong teamwork, problem solving and customer interaction skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Process oriented
- Experience with MS Office products
- Experience with Business Objects user interface (e.g. Web Intelligence and Crystal Reports) and features (e.g. save, schedule, export), including the ability to build ad-hoc queries

Discover all that's possible with Yoh.  Apply now.
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Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Tax Term: CON_W2
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