IT Systems Analyst
SRAM · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$55k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Respond to end user requests via SRAM's Service Hub (Jira Service Management), resolving issues related to devices, applications, access, and performance, escalating appropriately and documenting resolution steps
- Support onboarding, device provisioning, and lifecycle management for end user computing hardware across global sites
- Act as a local or remote hands resource for site-level support needs at SRAM offices and manufacturing locations
- Advise users on best practices and provide documentation to reduce repeat incidents
- Support administration of network, server, and cloud environments under the guidance of senior infrastructure staff
- Aid in patch management, system upgrades, and application deployments, following SRAM's ITIL-aligned change management process
- Contribute to monitoring and alerting workflows using SRAM's observability tooling (currently evaluating Datadog, Auvik, and SolarWinds)
- Maintain and follow documented disaster recovery, backup, and security procedures
- Contribute to Confluence-based IT documentation including runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives under the IT Ops platform model
- Conduct technical training sessions for end users on new and existing IT solutions, including M365, collaboration tools, and SRAM IT processes
- Develop training materials and job aids in partnership with the broader IT Ops team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 1+ years of experience in an IT support or systems administration role
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs) and server administration (Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID)
- Experience with or working knowledge of ITSM tools (Jira Service Management, ServiceNow, or similar)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical processes and explain them to non-technical users
Preferred
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar) for task automation and systems management
- Experience supporting users across multiple time zones or geographic regions
- Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Microsoft Azure
- Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and IT service delivery best practices
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or OT-adjacent environment
- Knowledge of endpoint management tools (Intune, JAMF, or similar)