Office computer operator
おふこんそうさいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job involving job scheduling management, operation monitoring, and incident response for business systems using office computers (off-cons).
Description
Office computer operators specialize in operations for general-purpose minicomputers (off-cons), performing daily/monthly batch processing scheduling, monitoring execution status, log checks, backup tasks, tape management, initial incident response, and recovery procedure execution. They collaborate with user departments and system administrators, meticulously executing operations and record-keeping based on operation manuals to ensure stable system operation. They may also participate in introducing automation tools for operations and improving procedures to enhance efficiency.
Future Outlook
Although the adoption of general-purpose machines (off-cons) themselves is declining, the demand to repurpose operations skills for server operations and cloud operations management is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Data center work / Includes night shifts / On-site work / Shift
Career Path
Operator → System operations engineer → Operations administrator → IT support engineer
Required Skills
Backup and restore / Batch management / JCL operations / Operations monitoring tools
Recommended Skills
Automation tools (operations) / Log analysis / Reading English documentation / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor procedural errors can lead to system failures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it requires enduring pressure during time-constrained tasks such as night shifts and closing processes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many routine tasks, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, so the physical burden is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
Aliases
- Minicomputer operator
- Off-con operator
- Office computer operator
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