Systems Support Analyst – Role Description & Qualifications
Role Overview
The Systems Support Analyst provides technical support and operational assistance for business systems and applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and user satisfaction. This role focuses on monitoring system functionality, troubleshooting issues, and supporting users to maintain smooth daily operations. The position serves as a key link between technical teams and end users, contributing to system stability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide first- and second-level support for business systems and applications.
• Monitor system performance and identify potential issues or disruptions.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system and application incidents.
• Log, track, and document support requests and resolutions.
• Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate teams when required.
• Assist with system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
• Support user access management and basic system administration tasks.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and business teams to improve system usability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of support processes and service quality.
Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in systems support, application support, or technical helpdesk roles is preferred.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, applications, and basic networking concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical issues and provide effective solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communication skills for supporting technical and non-technical users.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple support requests and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with service management tools or ticketing systems is beneficial.
• Reliable, proactive, and service-oriented work approach.
Summary
* The Systems Support Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining system stability and supporting end users by providing responsive technical assistance and problem resolution. This position offers valuable exposure to business systems, IT operations, and continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative support environment.