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Operations Analyst, Mainframe
CDWOperations Analyst monitoring IBM mainframe systems and resolving service issues for CDW, a technology solutions provider. Supporting managed-services customers through analysis, documentation, and process improvement.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in operating and monitoring technologies in a managed services environment, with strong capabilities in customer communication, issue resolution, and process improvement. Possesses technical knowledge of IBM System z mainframe systems and experience with monitoring and help desk applications.
Highest-signal resume keywords
IBM System Z Mainframe SystemsMonitoring ApplicationsHelp Desk ApplicationsCustomer Service SkillsTechnical Documentation
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Hard Skills
Information TechnologyOperational DocumentationIncident AnalysisService-Level AgreementsTechnical Support
Soft Skills
AdaptabilityDetail-OrientedTeam PlayerEffective CommunicationMultitasking
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeScienceLogicNimsoft Unified ManagementServiceNowRemedy
Industry Keywords
Managed ServicesOperational ReportsService ImprovementChange ManagementCustomer Environment
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesServiceNow
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform technical tasks related to operating and monitoring assigned technologies for managed services customers
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and employees to prioritize and deliver services within SLAs and security/compliance requirements
- Complete daily operational documentation and transfer knowledge to the next shift
- Provide tier-1 support via telephone, email, and web portal
- Resolve and document issues using ticketing applications and escalate to Managed Services Engineers when appropriate
- Monitor and investigate system alerts and events and assign resources appropriately
- Communicate issues to customers in a timely and effective manner
- Interface with customers, managed services personnel, and third-party vendors to resolve issues
- Analyze incidents, problems, operational reports, trends, and service-improvement opportunities
- Review and enhance operations business processes and documentation
- Engineer tactical and strategic solutions focused on simplicity and ease of use
- Partner with stakeholders to create and streamline support processes
- Enable and lead change, service recoveries, projects, and coworkers
- Communicate process and customer-environment changes and Managed Services initiatives to team members
- Relay team feedback to management and communicate process-improvement opportunities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, plus at least 6 months of Information Technology work experience; OR 2 years of college coursework in a technical field plus at least 6 months of Information Technology work experience
- Willingness to work shifts in a 7-day-per-week, 24-hour-per-day managed services operation, including weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Experience with IBM System z mainframe systems and associated peripheral hardware and software
- Results-oriented, detail-focused, adaptable, and flexible when dealing with people and unexpected situations
- Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to establish positive working relationships and work as a team player
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with monitoring applications such as ScienceLogic, Nimsoft Unified Management, Automate, or similar
- Experience with help desk applications such as ServiceNow, Service Desk Express, Remedy, Heat, or similar
- Experience in a managed services environment is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
- AI-fluent culture with opportunities to explore and learn evolving technology and tools
- Supportive, collaborative environment where growth is supported
- Equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process