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About this Position
The Data Center Technician II / Production Services Analyst II is responsible for monitoring, supporting, and maintaining mainframe and distributed production environments. This role helps ensure the successful execution of batch cycles, supports application teams, assists with issue resolution, and maintains operational documentation. The technician will monitor production systems, address routine operational issues, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Work Location: 100% onsite in Duluth, Ga until fully trained.
- Salary Range: $43,000 - $65,000 annually.
- Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage batch processing cycles across multiple LPARs and distributed platforms using automated scheduling tools.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve batch job failures (abends) in a timely manner, escalating issues to appropriate support teams as needed.
- Monitor mainframe production environments for abnormal system messages, performance issues, and operational disruptions.
- Support daily distributed processing activities through scheduling interfaces and ensure successful job execution.
- Create, update, document, and resolve incident tickets with accurate and detailed information in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist application development and support teams by processing operational requests and assigning Fire IDs/access as required.
- Validate that production jobs and batch cycles are correctly scheduled, loaded, and executed.
- Verify batch cycle dates and ensure production schedules are accurate and communicated to stakeholders.
- Maintain and update operational procedures, runbooks, and departmental documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Required Qualifications
- Some experience supporting mainframe and/or distributed production environments.
- Basic knowledge of batch processing, job scheduling, and production support operations.
- Familiarity with incident management and ticketing systems.
- Exposure to mainframe operating environments, multiple LPARs, and automated scheduling tools is preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and respond effectively in a production environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to following established procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to JCL (Job Control Language).
- Experience with enterprise scheduling tools such as Control-M, CA-7, AutoSys, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and incident management practices.
- Prior internship, academic, military, or professional experience in a data center, operations support, or production services environment.
Key Competencies
- Production Support
- Mainframe Operations
- Batch Processing
- Incident Management
- Problem Resolution
- Systems Monitoring
FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):
No
Our Benefits:
Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.