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IT Analyst job description

Use this IT Analyst job description template to attract and hire qualified candidates for your IT department. Feel free to adjust job duties and requirements based on your business needs.

Nikoletta Bika
Nikoletta Bika

Nikoletta holds an MSc in HR management and has written extensively about all things HR and recruiting.

Refreshed on

February 3, 2020

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

IT Analyst responsibilities include:

  • Understanding business and technology needs
  • Designing, analyzing and implementing efficient IT systems
  • Gathering feedback from end users to continue improving systems

it analyst job description

Job brief

We are looking for an IT Analyst to design and implement functional and cost-efficient IT systems.

IT Analyst responsibilities include prioritizing user requirements, overseeing system upgrades and researching new tools. In this role, you should be highly analytical and able to understand business needs. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential. If you also have hands-on experience with technical projects, we’d like to meet you.

Your goal will be to leverage tech solutions to meet organizational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with stakeholders to understand their requirements
  • Develop and analyze functional specifications
  • Design efficient IT systems to meet business and technology needs
  • Coordinate developers to build and implement technology solutions
  • Integrate multiple systems and reconcile needs of different teams
  • Gather feedback from end users about system performance
  • Plan and oversee projects (e.g. upgrades, hardware/software installations)
  • Provide advice and technical training
  • Keep abreast of technology trends and developments

Requirements and skills

  • Proven experience as an IT Analyst, IT Consultant or similar role
  • Experience in project management
  • Knowledge of databases, system security and troubleshooting
  • Understanding of business practices
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Analytical mindset
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

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