Operations Monitoring Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that uses monitoring tools for IT systems and networks to monitor operational status and perform initial responses when failures occur.
Description
Operations monitoring operators monitor the operational status of servers, network devices, middleware, etc., and support stable system operations. They handle monitoring tool configuration and operations, alert analysis, initial responses to failures, recovery arrangements, and documentation creation. They also develop operational rules, create regular reports, and collaborate with operations teams and development teams. Night shifts, holidays, and on-call duties often occur.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of cloudification and automation, the importance of monitoring operations is increasing. Collaboration with SRE and DevOps is required, and market value remains stably high.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm and composed / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
24/7 Operation / On-call / Remote / Shift
Career Path
Operations Monitoring Operator → System Operations Engineer → System Operations Leader → IT Operations Administrator → IT Manager
Required Skills
Alert Configuration and Operations / Basic Linux Server Operations / Basic Network Knowledge / Log Analysis / Monitoring Tool Operations
Recommended Skills
Cloud Monitoring / Infrastructure Automation / Reading English Documents / Scripting Languages
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to sudden failure responses, shift work, and other environmental changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because missing small changes can lead to large-scale failures. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify causes and respond quickly when failures occur is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to withstand tension and pressure during failure responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly based on manuals and procedures, with little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on alert monitoring and log checking rather than mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- CCNA
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- LPIC
Aliases
- Network Monitoring Operator
- Operations Monitoring Staff
- System Monitoring Operator
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