System Support Analyst Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

System Support Analyst St. Louis County, MO – 3.6 Clayton, MO Job Details Full-time $21.49 – $25.79 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Management Computer Science Software troubleshooting MCP Information Systems Mid-level Windows Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree ITIL Communication skills Active Directory CompTIA A+ Help desk Full Job Description St. Louis County Government’s Department of Information Technology seeks to hire for the position of IT System Support Analyst . The System Support Analyst serves as the initial point of contact for all technical support inquiries. This role is responsible for providing prompt, courteous, and effective assistance to users experiencing hardware, software, or network issues. The System Support Analyst will troubleshoot basic problems, resolve routine issues, and escalate more complex problems to higher-tier support as needed. The starting salary range for this position is between $21.49 – $25.79 hourly, depending upon the candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits – St. Louis County Website. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. Examples of Duties Respond to and log all incoming support requests via phone, email, or ticketing system according to SLA. Provide first-level technical support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and applications. Perform routine tasks such as password resets, account lockouts and software installations. Diagnose and resolve basic network and connectivity issues. Maintain accurate records of issues and solutions in the help desk system. Follow documented procedures and contribute to internal documentation and knowledge base. Escalate unresolved or complex issues to Tier 2 IT staff in a timely manner. Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including MFA setup and user account provisioning. Assist with inventory tracking and hardware/software asset management. Maintain high levels of customer service and ensure timely follow-up and communication with end-users. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, geo-spatial information systems, telecommunications, CADD, or a related degree. Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following attributes: Basic knowledge of Windows OS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and standard office applications. Familiarity with help desk ticketing systems and remote support tools. Familiarity with ITIL framework and service management best practices. Technical certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft MCP, or similar are a plus. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common technical problems efficiently. Experience supporting end-users in a business or enterprise environment. Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years.

Other benefits include:

paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.