NOC (EXACTAC) Analyst

At Exacta Systems, we’re not just shaping the future of gaming—we’re redefining it. As a leader in historical horse racing (HHR) technology, we create cutting-edge gaming solutions that power thrilling player experiences nationwide. Now part of the Churchill Downs family, we’re backed by a storied legacy of excellence in racing and gaming. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for growth, stability, innovation, and impact. If you're looking for a career where technology meets tradition and where your ideas drive the future, let’s explore the possibilities together! JOB SUMMARY The NOC Analyst supports the availability, reliability, and performance of Exacta Systems’ production technology environment and customer-facing systems. This position provides proactive monitoring, incident triage, troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution support for network, infrastructure, hardware, application, and gaming-system issues while helping maintain Exacta’s 24x7 business operations. There are two positions open, and these will serve as 2nd and 3rd shift support on our customer-facing EXACTAC team. During second and third shifts, the NOC Analyst serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external customers experiencing network, system, infrastructure, and Exacta application or game-related issues when on-site staffing is reduced. The Analyst responds to inbound calls and alerts, documents and prioritizes incidents, troubleshoots issues with customers and vendors, and coordinates with technical teams to restore service as quickly as possible. This is a customer-facing technical role requiring strong troubleshooting ability, sound judgment, effective communication under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple incidents, alerts, and support channels simultaneously. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Network Operations & Monitoring Monitor Exacta’s network, infrastructure, systems, applications, and gaming environments to support reliable 24x7 operations. Monitor dashboards and tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, LogicMonitor, and other platforms for alerts, anomalies, outages, and performance issues. Respond to inbound calls, chats, emails, monitoring alerts, and ticket requests involving network, hardware, system, and application issues. Perform routine operational monitoring, including backup verification, log reviews, system health checks, and infrastructure status reporting. Identify recurring incidents or performance trends and identify findings for root‑cause analysis and corrective action. Maintain accurate shift logs and provide clear handoffs of open incidents, risks, and outstanding work to incoming team members. Incident Management & Technical Support Triage, troubleshoot, document, and resolve incidents within the appropriate level of responsibility and established Service Level Agreements. Serve as a primary technical contact for customers and vendors during assigned shifts. Work assigned tickets through resolution or appropriate escalation while maintaining timely and accurate documentation. Participate in incident and change-management conference bridges as required. Support root‑cause analysis by gathering technical information, documenting findings, and assisting Operations and customers as needed. Provide clear verbal and written technical input for Incident and Change Management activities. Coordinate with vendors and internal technical teams to resolve hardware, software, network, and application issues. Infrastructure & Change Management Troubleshoot and support network, infrastructure, connectivity, and system issues affecting Exacta operations or customer environments. Monitor infrastructure availability and performance and provide regular operational reporting. Support planned infrastructure changes within Exacta’s established Change Control framework. Assist with configuration, maintenance, and operational support of network and infrastructure technologies within the NOC’s area of responsibility. Help ensure changes are appropriately documented, communicated, and validated. Customer & Cross-Functional Support Communicate directly with Exacta customers through telephone, ticketing, email, and other established support channels. Maintain professional, clear, and timely communication during outages and other high-impact incidents. Serve as an operational interface between Exacta and Churchill Downs Incorporated IT teams, including NOC, Infrastructure, Development, Information Security, System Services, and other technical groups. Escalate incidents appropriately based on severity, customer impact, technical complexity, and established procedures. Maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, Field Operations, Engineering, and other internal teams. Identify recurring issues, operational trends, and opportunities to improve monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and incident response. Maintain current knowledge of Exacta systems, network environments, infrastructure, and gaming applications relevant to NOC responsibilities. Stay informed on emerging technologies and products and pursue relevant technical training or certifications as appropriate. Contribute to the continuous improvement of NOC procedures, documentation, monitoring practices, and service delivery. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of IT operations, service desk/NOC practices, network infrastructure, connectivity, and performance monitoring. Ability to diagnose, triage, troubleshoot, and appropriately upscale network, hardware, system, and application issues. Familiarity with monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, Splunk, LogicMonitor, or comparable technologies. Knowledge of Windows and Linux-based environments preferred. Experience with Cisco and Aruba WAN/LAN switching and routing technologies preferred. Familiarity with firewalls, packet‑capture technologies such as Wireshark or Netscout, and network troubleshooting concepts preferred. Experience with call‑center telephone systems and call routing, including ACD/IVR, is a plus. Scripting knowledge or experience is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly when communicating technical information during high‑pressure incidents. Ability to simultaneously manage calls, tickets, monitoring alerts, and competing priorities. Strong customer‑service orientation and ability to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal technical teams. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work independently during periods of reduced staffing while recognizing when escalation is required. Ability to be licensed as an employee by applicable racing and gaming jurisdictions in which Exacta operates. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Network Operations Center, IT Help Desk, Service Desk, technical support, or similar IT operations environment required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Networking, Computer Science, or a related discipline preferred; relevant technical certifications or equivalent professional experience considered. Experience with IT operations, network infrastructure, connectivity, system monitoring, and technical troubleshooting. Experience with ticketing systems and incident‑management processes. Experience supporting production or customer‑facing technology environments preferred. HHR, casino gaming, or other regulated technology‑industry experience is preferred but not required. ITIL Foundation certification or comparable service‑management knowledge is a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS This position may require occasional travel to customer locations, Exacta operating markets, industry events, or other Churchill Downs Incorporated locations to support product discovery, implementation, and business objectives. The following physical and mental demands 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 frequently required to sit, sometimes for prolonged periods while working at a desk, on the phone, and/or on the computer; type on a computer keyboard; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; reach with hands or arms; walk or stand; and perform some repetitive motion activities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, color differentiation, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team; and concentrate on a variety of details when faced with interruptions and changing work priorities. The mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions, as described above, including but not limited to: demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues; reason, calculate figures and amounts; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information, and draw valid conclusions; interpret procedures and policies; and meet schedules in a dynamic and sometimes demanding work environment. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a typical office environment. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Work With Us Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr Churchill Downs