What does an IT Analyst do?
As an IT Analyst you will work with management to determine IT objectives to improve business outcomes. You will design and implement information systems that will optimize organizational efficiencies. You will keep the company up to speed on best practices with IT standards and guidelines while troubleshooting systems.
An ideal candidate will have an associate degree in computer science or engineering or related field with A+ and Linux+ certifications. You will be experienced in troubleshooting systems and be skilled in database programming and software installation. You will be proficient with MAC and OS and be familiar with a wide range of software and hardware. You must be able to lift 30 pounds.
- Install and configure hardware and software components
- Upgrade systems to enable compatible software
- Install and upgrade antivirus software
- Test and evaluate new technology
- Perform tests on new hardware and software
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Analyze IT requirements and provide objective advice on the use of IT
- Set up new user accounts and profiles and handle password issues
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering or related field, preferred
- A+ and Linux+ Certification, preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience troubleshooting systems
- Skilled in database programming and software installation
- Proficient with MAC and OS
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiar with a range of software and hardware
- Able to lift up to 30 pounds
How much does an IT Analyst make near United States?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$93,877
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IT Analyst Insights
Tata Consultancy Services“1. Great learning opportunities and career growth if you get assigned to nice development projects.”
Financial Services Compensation Scheme“Great team ethic and some of the best managers I've worked with in my career so far.”
Tata Consultancy Services“hike and promotion are not good Career improvement is based on what project you are allocated.”
Zimmer Biomet“Not the best place if you want to work in latest technology or cloud development tech”
Evision Technoserve“Evision is an excellent online internship program to go ahead their career in IT networking.”
Tata Consultancy Services“If you are willing to balance your personal life IT then this is one of the best companies.”
Nutrien“It’d be a great company to advance your career if it was directly through them.”
AGCO“able and not based on your sole contribution but focuses on team efforts”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of an IT Analyst
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