Information Technology Operations Analyst

Description: Job Title: Technical Analyst/NOC/SOC/IT Operations Analyst Location: Columbus, Ohio Work Schedule: Friday – Tuesday Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST (Second Shift) Start Date: ASAP W2 only | Independently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Job Overview We are looking for an IT Fusion Center Analyst to monitor the company's IT systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure to ensure everything is running smoothly. The analyst will work in a 24/7 IT Command Center, monitoring multiple dashboards and tools to identify system errors, unusual activities, technical issues, and potential outages. The ideal candidate should have experience in a NOC, SOC, or IT Operations environment, along with hands‑on experience using Splunk, ServiceNow, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or Dynatrace. Key Responsibilities Monitor IT systems, applications, servers, networks, and infrastructure using multiple monitoring tools. Identify system alerts, technical issues, performance problems, and potential outages. Use Splunk to review system logs, investigate alerts, and identify unusual activities. Use ServiceNow to create, update, track, and manage incident and change tickets. Perform initial investigations and elevate critical incidents to the appropriate technical teams. Coordinate with IT, Network, Infrastructure, Security, and Application Support teams to resolve issues. Participate in incident management calls and provide timely updates on ongoing issues. Follow ITIL incident management and change management processes. Communicate system status, business impact, risks, and issue updates to management and stakeholders. Maintain accurate incident documentation, reports, and shift handover notes. Monitor scheduled system changes and help ensure business operations remain unaffected. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. At least 1 year of experience working in a NOC, SOC, IT Operations, or similar operational environment. Hands‑on experience with Splunk and ServiceNow. Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Dynatrace, or similar platforms. Understanding of ITIL processes, particularly incident management and change management. Ability to monitor multiple dashboards and systems simultaneously. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. ITIL v4 Foundation Certification. CCNA Certification or equivalent. Experience with Microsoft Azure. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell. #J-18808-Ljbffr