Production Operations Specialist

  • Company

    BlackRock Inc.

  • Location

    Wilmington, DE

  • Compensation

    not disclosed

  • Position Type

    Employee

  • Employment type

    Full time

  • Updated

    03 Jul 2008

  • eFC Ref no

    402327
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BlackRock Solutions (BRS) offers risk management, financial advisory, technology and investment accounting services and technology infrastructure and support services internally to BlackRock as well as to a variety of large institutional investors. Product Development and Technology develops software and applications that are used to manage $5 trillion in financial assets. The Technology Group manages and supports the technology infrastructure of these services

Role Description:

The primary role of Production Operations is to monitor, support and operate all aspects of BlackRock’s computing infrastructure acting as a first responder relative to trouble-shooting, problem resolution and escalation.

Responsibilities:

Business-critical batch workload, real-time processing, data transfer services and data backups. Production Operations provides continuous (7x24x365) on-site and on-call support for BlackRock, BlackRock subsidiaries and BlackRock Solutions clients. Additional responsibilities include devising more cost effective and predictable methods for supporting a growing technology infrastructure by automating repetitive and manual tasks.

Required skills:

  • Technical Skills:Has a general understanding of the Unix operating system, specializing in Linux and Solaris, as well as programming languages such as PERL, SQL and shell script.
  • Problem Determination/Resolution: Evaluates situations and effectively recommends and/or implements solutions in an accurate and timely basis using both good technical and business judgment.
  • Flexibility: Is able to multitask, maintain composure in high-stress/high-visibility situations and change priority as needed to accommodate a very dynamic business model.
  • Communications: Can engage in clear and concise communications both verbally and in writing. Effectively interacts in a cooperative and pleasant manner with co-workers.
  • Shift Work: Is willing to work a rotating schedule that will include second shift, weekends and holidays.
  • Administrative: Is able to plan and execute modest projects. Makes effective use of available time and resources.
  • Education: A four-year degree specializing in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics or Engineering. Experience in financial services is preferred, but not required.

    • Skills

    See Job Description.

    • Company:

      BlackRock Inc.

    • Recruiter Ref:

      2122

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