IT Business Analyst Job Description

A business analyst identifies and defines customer needs, business goals, and business processes.

For example, an IT business analyst may analyze a company’s current data-banking platform to determine a way to integrate its various systems.

A business analyst may perform the following tasks: Identify project goals and scope Identify, document, and validate requirements Determine appropriate technology Coordinate with various stakeholders Monitor project progress Write reports Recommend changes

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an IT Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment and be able to hit the ground running.

IT Business Analyst Duties:

• Underwrite, develop, and maintain information technology (IT) systems, including infrastructure, network, and software systems
• Design, develop, analyze, and test software applications
• Provide operational support for network, server, and desktop systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot IT systems and processes
• Assist with disaster recovery and recovery plans
• Research, design, implement, and maintain hardware and software applications
• Monitor network performance, security, and availability
• Participate in designing and implementing disaster recovery plans
• Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and vendors
• Assist in IT strategic planning
• Develop and maintain documentation
• Research, analyze, and recommend hardware and software improvements

IT Business Analyst Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assess business requirements, design and implement IT solutions using a variety of tools
• Assist in financial planning and modeling, and assist in cost/benefit analysis
• Input and maintain documentation, perform quality assurance, document test cases, and run QA tests
• Perform general IT support tasks, such as installing and upgrading computers and software programs, maintaining websites, installing and monitoring servers, and analyzing hardware and software problems
• Manage and document IT assets and programs, and specify hardware, software, and peripherals
• Assign and document solutions relating to security, accessibility, and business continuity
• Manage IT projects, including new implementation, design, and transition
• Manage vendor relationships, including bid solicitation, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and vendor performance monitoring
• Create, manage, and distribute IT project reports, budgets, and timelines
• Manage vendor relationships

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise applications for regulated financial institutions
• Strong understanding of application development processes, including project management, testing, and requirements gathering

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success. We are committed to building a team that is diverse and inclusive of people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.