General-Purpose Computer Operations Administrator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical profession that daily operates and monitors general-purpose computers (mainframes), handles incident response, and performs maintenance tasks.
Description
General-purpose computer operations administrators ensure the stable 24/7/365 operation of mainframes that support mission-critical operations in banking, insurance, distribution, and other sectors. Specifically, they manage batch processing using job schedulers, monitor system resources, perform backups and restores, apply security patches, conduct periodic maintenance, and handle rapid root cause analysis and recovery during incidents. They also perform log analysis and coordination with related departments for incident response and performance tuning, and execute operations in accordance with processes such as ITIL.
Future Outlook
With the spread of cloud and automation tools, there will be a demand for transitioning skills from traditional mainframe operations. However, demand for advanced availability management and security operations remains stable, and market value is expected to be maintained.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Cautious and attentive / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operations Engineer → System Engineer → Technical Leader → IT Operations Manager
Required Skills
Backup and Restore / JCL Operations / OS Management / Shell Script Creation / System Monitoring
Recommended Skills
Basic Network Knowledge / Cloud Services / IT Service Management / Reading English Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because configuration errors can lead to system failures. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it involves planning and coordinating job schedules and maintenance plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires identifying causes and performing recovery during incidents. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it requires enduring high pressure during incident response. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is basically desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- CCNA
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- ITIL Foundation
- LPIC Level 1
Aliases
- Mainframe Operations Administrator
- System Operations Administrator
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- Network Operations Administrator
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