Computer Operator I

Location:

Tallahassee, FL, US, 32301

Requisition ID: 18208

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit

Summary

Join the WINNING TEAM at BRIGHTSTAR! BRIGHTSTAR is seeking a Computer Operator in the area of Tallahassee, FL. This position requires you be flexible with shift as it is a 24/7 operation. The position offers competitive wages and shift differential for off-shift hours. It is an entry level position responsible for general technical support of the data systems for lottery sale systems. This position is NOT a remote opportunity so the candidate should be local to the data center site. Candidates should also be flexible to work a day shift or night shift position. Data Center shifts are 12 hours, with 3 or 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provides entry to intermediate level monitoring and troubleshooting for operating equipment for one or more jurisdictions and 24x365 adherence to operational procedures, checklists, policies, and national IT Best Practices.
• Performs intermediate level troubleshooting of systems and servers related to host systems, middleware, applications, and existing tools according to procedures with minimal supervision.
• Monitors logical security through use of established tools and procedures.
• Performs entry level troubleshooting of network technologies related to IP network devices and backbone transports according to established procedures, using existing tools with minimal supervision.
• Accurately executes, validates, and recovers defined processes in the operational checklists to ensure that all draw processing, day-end processing, system balancing, file system maintenance, change requests, report/file transfers and deliveries, messaging and jackpot details, system locations/configurations, and internal/external customer requests are completed.
• Appropriately coordinates, executes, validates, tracks, follows up on, and escalates internal and external customer requests according to established guidelines.
• Submits recommendations to create and/or maintain operational procedures and checklists.
• Adheres to service level agreements by following established SLA performance requirements
• Adheres to IT best practices by following established IT best practice performance and audit
• Supports local testing policies and procedures
• Provides training to other operators through free flow of information, encouraging and appropriately evaluating feedback, encouraging innovation, and inspiring / motivating others.
• Assists in providing informal coaching and mentoring to junior level operators.

Building Brighter Futures

• Medical, Vision, Dental (begins on first day of employment)
• Short & Long term disability, free basic life insurance (2x annual salary), AD&D
• 12 holidays
• Vacation: 3 weeks of accrued vacation per year calendar year (1-5 years of service)(pro-rated based on date of hire).
• Sick Time: 40 hours of sick time per calendar year (pro-rated based on date of hire).
• 2 float days per calendar year (pro-rated based on date of hire).
• 401k: Brightstar provides a company match equal to 100% of the first 1% plus 50% of the next 5% of your eligible compensation that you defer to the 401k. Up to $22,500.
• Day Off for Volunteerism: 1 day of volunteer paid time-off for non-profit, charitable organizations.
• One month paid parental (men & women) leave (after 12 months of employment)
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 (begins 12 months after employment); job related

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• IT, technical, or related college degree or certifications are preferred
• 1-2 years' experience with Service Desk, Help Desk, Call Center, or Customer Service positions
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Technical knowledge and skills required
• Must be able to monitor and troubleshoot multiple technologies

Working Conditions

This position requires flexibility with shift scheduling in a 24/7 data center environment. Shifts are 12 hours, with 3 or 4 days per week. This is not a remote opportunity.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting salary range is $29,120 - $52,458 . The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles may be eligible for short-term incentive or other discretionary bonuses. More senior roles maybe eligible for long-term incentive bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee