IT Analyst

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Onsite in Hillsboro, OR (Must be located in Oregon)
$70-90k - target salary
Direct W2 Only – No C2C or Vendors

Responsibilities:

• Regularly engage with stakeholders to understand and address end-user needs, ensuring solutions align with business requirements.
• Conduct research on new technologies and implement efficient solutions to enhance business operations.
• Work collaboratively with IT team members and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement computer solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet design specifications.
• Offer comprehensive support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and other peripherals, ensuring minimal downtime and high user satisfaction.
• Manage, test, and maintain on-premises and cloud IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Record procedures, create documentation, and provide technical training to users, ensuring they are well-informed and capable of using IT systems effectively.
• Use a ticketing system to monitor and respond to end-user support requests promptly, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Diagnose and resolve software, operating system, and networking problems to maintain system integrity and performance.
• Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups, and execute data recoveries as needed to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Remediate vulnerabilities, execute phishing simulations, and provide canned information security awareness training to enhance the organization s security posture.
• Engage in global IT and IS projects and initiatives, contributing to the organization s broader IT goals.
• Perform audits and other tasks related to regulatory and customer requirements, ensuring compliance and security.
• Participate in DR and BCP discussions, planning, and exercises to ensure preparedness for potential disruptions.
• Crosstrain with other IT members to provide backup coverage, ensuring continuity of IT services.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant on-the-job experience in IT analysis, user support, and system/network administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and systems, including both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and VMware vSphere environments.
• Experience with system and network administration, including troubleshooting and resolving software, operating system, and networking issues.
• Familiarity with IT support tools and ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders and end-users.
• Ability to conduct research on new technologies and implement efficient solutions.
• Experience in documenting procedures and providing technical training to users.
• Experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Experience with cybersecurity practices and tools.
• A valid driver s license and access to a reliable vehicle for occasional travel to the office for after-hours support tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or VMware Certified Professional.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Knowledge of database management and SQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Project management experience or certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience in a global or multi-site IT environment.

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