Electronic Computer Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that supports the stable operation of systems by operating and monitoring electronic computers (computers), managing jobs, and handling troubles.
Description
Computer operators handle tasks to ensure stable computation processing through management of batch processing and job schedules running on servers and mainframes, operation of input/output devices, and system monitoring. When failures occur, they perform log analysis, retry processes, escalation to relevant parties, and work to restore quickly. In recent years, involvement in operations design and automation construction using cloud environments and automation tools has increased.
Future Outlook
With the spread of cloud services and automation tools, traditional manual operation tasks are expected to decrease, with progress in operations design, monitoring automation, and transition to SRE.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Cautious / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
System Operations Engineer → Network Engineer → Server Engineer → IT Infrastructure Architect → IT Operations Administrator
Required Skills
Job Management Tools / Log Analysis / OS Operation / Shell Script / System Monitoring
Recommended Skills
Cloud Service Operations / English Document Reading Ability / Operations Automation Tools / Security Fundamentals
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes can directly lead to system shutdowns. |
| Planning & Organization | Because managing execution schedules for batch processing and maintenance is important. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick identification of causes and recovery work during failures are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because mental stress is high during emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required in daily tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because specialized mathematical analysis is not necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Computer Operator
- Operations Operator
- System Operator
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