Systems Analyst 3

Job Title: Systems Analyst 3
Location: Reno, Nevada
Full Time
Work Arrangement: In-office with some flexibility to work from home (subject to leadership approval)
Ideal Candidate Profile: Ideal candidate should have five years related experience in Mainframe, Windows or UNIX operating systems support and analysis. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
We are seeking a Systems Analyst 3 to join our team in Reno, Nevada. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining Mainframe, Windows, or UNIX systems and operating environments. You will conduct system analysis, develop specifications, and implement technical solutions while leveraging modern technologies to automate processes. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced utility environment.
Key Responsibilities:
System Operations & Support (25-50%)

• Provide operational support for Mainframe, Windows, or UNIX computing environments.
• Perform hardware installations, upgrades, system and application software maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and application issues.
• Administer backup and recovery processes and maintain user and peripheral device configurations.

Research & Technical Recommendations (25-40%)

• Research new network software and hardware technologies.
• Provide informed technical recommendations for information systems and network operations.
• Implement system modifications to enhance capacity and performance.
• Document and report on machine operations, production output, and system maintenance.

Performance & Security Monitoring (10-20%)

• Use performance and systems management software to analyze and improve system utilization.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders during outages or degraded system performance.
• Ensure security policies and procedures are enforced to protect information systems assets.
• Evaluate security requirements and implement user-specific access controls.

Training, Documentation & Project Support (5-10%)

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior or less-experienced technicians.
• Create and maintain documentation for IT processes and procedures.
• Support application and system operations by developing utility programs.
• Provide technical input for planning and executing IT projects.

Additional Duties (0-5%)

• Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned by management.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  (Note: Four years of additional related, progressive work experience may substitute for a degree.)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience supporting and analyzing Mainframe, Windows, or UNIX operating systems.
• At least 2 additional years of direct, related technical experience beyond education.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Recruiter Submission Template - Systems Analyst 3 (Reno, NV)


Full Name:
Degree (e.g., Information Systems / Computer Science / Other) - University & Year:
Certifications (e.g., ITIL, CompTIA, Microsoft, Linux, CISSP, etc.) - Include Expiry Dates:
Years of Experience in IT / Systems Analysis:
Years of Experience in Mainframe Environment Support:
Years of Experience in Windows Server Support:
Years of Experience in UNIX/Linux Environment Support:
Experience with Hardware Installations, Upgrades & System Maintenance (Y/N) - If Yes, Describe:
Experience with Backup & Recovery Administration (Y/N) - If Yes, Describe:
Experience in Application & OS Troubleshooting (Y/N) - If Yes, List Tools/Approaches Used:
Experience Evaluating Software/Network Packages (Y/N) - If Yes, Describe Projects:
Scripting / Programming Knowledge (List Languages or Tools):
Security & Access Management Experience (Y/N) - If Yes, Describe Tools/Processes Used:
Experience with Vendor Management / Escalation Handling (Y/N) - If Yes, Provide Details:
Performance Tuning / Systems Monitoring Tools Experience (e.g., Splunk, Nagios, etc.):
Experience Developing or Maintaining System Documentation (Y/N):
Project Support or Planning Experience (Y/N) - If Yes, Describe Role:
Experience Providing Technical Mentorship / Training (Y/N):
Proficiency in System/Network Monitoring & Management Software (List Tools):
Open to Work Irregular Hours or After-Hours Escalations (Y/N):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:
Willingness to Travel Occasionally (Y/N):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Availability Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
Current Work Authorization (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you ready to relocate on your own expense and work onsite at Reno, Nevada / Commute?