OpCon Administrator
Location: Jackson, MS
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: All Other
Job Description Apply Now
The OpCon Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting complex batch processing operations within large-scale enterprise environments. This position is ideally suited to technology professionals with experience in job scheduling and workload automation, particularly within Linux and UNIX operating systems. The OpCon Administrator ensures the seamless execution of scheduled workloads, maintains operational efficiency, and supports business continuity by proactively managing and troubleshooting batch job processes.
As an OpCon Administrator, your primary focus will be on administering and monitoring batch jobs, schedules, and dependencies through the OpCon automation platform. You will be responsible for conducting daily system health checks, managing job queues, and addressing any operational issues that arise, all while adhering to strict batch windows and service level agreements. This role is essential in maintaining the reliability and accuracy of enterprise workload automation, ensuring that business-critical processes are executed on time and without interruption.
In this remote opportunity, you will serve as the primary point of contact for OpCon system administration. Your expertise with OpCon and related scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, and Python will be crucial in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving job failures. You will leverage your deep understanding of batch processing concepts, including job chains, dependencies, calendars, and critical path analysis, to optimize system performance and minimize downtime.
Joining our client as an OpCon Administrator means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You will benefit from a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being. The organization is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and has been honored with industry awards for its outstanding client and talent engagement.
If you are an experienced OpCon Administrator seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button. Take the next step in your career and make a significant impact on enterprise IT operations.
OpCon Administrator - Summary- Remote employment opportunity supporting enterprise batch processing operations
- Focus on OpCon platform administration, job scheduling, and workload automation
- Integral role in maintaining operational excellence and system reliability
- Administer and monitor OpCon batch jobs, schedules, calendars, and dependencies to ensure accurate execution of workloads
- Perform daily system health checks and actively manage job queues to meet batch processing windows and service level agreements
- Operate and recover batch workloads, including holds, releases, reruns, restarts, and backouts, following documented runbooks
- Troubleshoot and resolve job failures using return codes, logs, and runtime metrics, escalating issues with clear documentation
- Build, configure, and maintain OpCon objects such as job definitions, schedules, calendars, resources, and event-based triggers
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to optimize workload automation and resolve technical challenges
- Document processes, best practices, and incident resolutions for knowledge sharing and compliance
- Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Employee stock ownership program for long-term financial growth
- Industry recognition and opportunities for career advancement
- Dedicated engagement manager and supportive company culture
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience administering batch jobs using OpCon in a production environment
- Proven expertise in managing OpCon schedules, calendars, and job dependencies
- Strong understanding of batch processing concepts, job chains, dependencies, calendars, critical paths, and rerun/restart strategies
- Experience supporting batch operations in Linux/UNIX environments
- Ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot scripts and logs (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and proactive in ensuring system reliability and workload efficiency
- Able to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with IT teams
- Passionate about automating and optimizing enterprise IT operations
- Adaptable to evolving technologies and committed to continuous learning
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- The company is recognized for its long-standing industry expertise and commitment to employee success
- OpCon Administrators benefit from a structured onboarding process and ongoing professional development
- Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. Employees are invited to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status if applicable. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations.
Apply now to become an integral part of an industry-leading team and advance your career as an OpCon Administrator.