The posting
Scientific Games:
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
Position Summary
The Video Data Center Technician III supports Delaware video lottery operations by monitoring production systems, coordinating casino floor changes, testing host, control, and vendor software and hardware, and providing first-level technical support. The position works with Lottery staff, casino and vendor technicians, Data Center Operations, Network, and Field Service teams to maintain accurate configurations, complete approved projects, and troubleshoot and escalate operational issues.
Job Functions:
- Monitor video lottery production systems, including host, control, communications, terminal, and reporting tools; respond to alerts, disconnected devices, meter anomalies, and other operational exceptions.
- Troubleshoot non-reporting, disconnected, or malfunctioning terminals, terminal controllers, and local communications devices. Restore service within authorized procedures and escalate unresolved issues.
- Provide first-level video support to Data Center technicians and coordinate incident response and planned work with Network, Field Service, Lottery, casino, and vendor personnel.
- Review casino floor requests for installations, moves, removals, conversions, and software changes; verify that configurations have been tested and approved before implementation.
- Prepare approved projects by configuring host records, terminal and communications information, software combinations, denominations, pay tables, progressive settings, and related production data.
- Implement and validate casino floor changes after receiving required inspection and project documentation. Enable devices, retrieve meter readings, and confirm communications and play status.
- Test host and control software and hardware, vendor game software and hardware, and new or replacement devices in the video test environment.
- Coordinate with vendors when gaming cabinets are added to or removed from the test lab. Obtain user manuals and setup documentation for new cabinets, and maintain these resources to support configuration and testing.
- Perform master resets, software installation, optioning, configuration, and functional verification of supported video lottery devices using established procedures and vendor documentation.
- Configure, deploy, replace, and maintain local communications control hardware and other production hardware supporting the video environment.
- Support Charitable Gaming Organization configuration, implementation, monitoring, and issue resolution as assigned.
- Maintain project, terminal, MCD, device, and testing records, including master lists, schedules, status updates, inspection sheets, and shift handoff information.
- Review operational reports, document device status, contact the appropriate casino or vendor technician, and communicate actions taken and outstanding issues.
- Coordinate with vendors on software submissions, testing requirements, installation media, hardware compatibility, deficiencies, priorities, and corrective actions.
- Develop, maintain, and follow procedures for video testing, daily operations, device configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Follow company, client, security, change-control, and quality requirements; complete work accurately.
- Prioritize assigned work, maintain effective shift handoffs, and support varied schedules, planned implementations, and after-hours issue response as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour for day shift, overnight offers a shift differential
When salary range is listed it reflects typical compensation for this role based on level and location. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, and education.
Qualifications
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field, or two to four years of relevant operations, gaming, data center, technical support, or systems experience.
- Experience supporting Windows-based systems; experience with Unix or Linux systems is preferred.
- Experience monitoring production systems and troubleshooting hardware, software, communications, or device configuration issues.
- Ability to read and apply technical procedures, project documentation, spreadsheets, configuration records, and vendor instructions.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to learn specialized host, control, terminal, communications, and vendor systems quickly.
- Working knowledge of production monitoring, incident response, and structured troubleshooting practices.
- Ability to compare software and hardware configurations, identify discrepancies, and verify implementation results.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a regulated production environment.
- Ability to create and maintain clear procedural and operational documentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences, management, clients, and vendors during routine work and time-sensitive incidents.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, maintain positive working relationships, and appropriately escalate critical or unresolved issues.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stretch at a minimum of 50 percent of the time for any or all movements described.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, and operate a computer. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus when working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions:
Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform job-related tasks and responsibilities in addition to those stated above.
SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
