Computer Operator

GBS Solutions Corporation ( is a small business founded in 2014 to deliver high quality, innovative business and technical solutions. GBS has a reputation for outstanding leadership, customer and employee care, and innovation.

GBS offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and 401k Match, STD, LTD, Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Paid Time Off.

The Computer Operator position has the responsibility of monitoring multiple data centers using state-of-the-art tools. The individual will interact daily with the customer and users.

Job Functions

• Initialize and operate computers, servers, auxiliary equipment, peripherals, and information systems according to established procedures
• Monitor the status of network, network security, and communications equipment components; interpret console messages from system software or applications programs; and perform required actions
• Perform basic physical work on servers per customer request, including but not limited to server reboots, racking and stacking, network troubleshooting, etc.
• Note malfunctions, research error messages, and reconfigure systems to bypass failing components
• Distribute output materials and manage production supplies
• Load and unload magnetic tapes, perform tape drive maintenance, and initiate and maintain logs of tapes used in system management runs
• Maintain console logs on system status and problems, including monitoring and recording power, humidity, room temperature, UPS readings, battery monitoring control and readings, and other facility environmental statistics
• Perform daily systems backup
• Inform users and managers about the status of services
• Maintain applicable records, including user lists and equipment inventories
• Work weekends and/or on designated shift rotation schedules
• Perform basic maintenance of the immediate data center space, including cleaning, floor tile removal / replacement, etc.
• Communicate / coordinate higher level required maintenance with the onsite facilities maintenance staff
• Perform yearly facility audits
• Weekly virtual training sessions to obtain and maintain our specific data center support certifications
• Perform security monitoring and escort duties for customers / contractors without authorized access

Experience Requirements

• Experience with MS Office tools
• Data center experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to push, pull, lift to waistline up to 50 lbs. comfortably
• Quickly and comfortably ascend / descend 5 flights of stairs in case of emergency

Education / Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

A background check will be required.