System Analyst I - Application and System Support

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for the position of System Analyst I in the Information Technology Department. The System Analyst is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all City systems and applications supported by the Information Technology Department. Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Install, move and maintain hardware; Install and configure software; Manage and configure applications; Respond to application-related incidents, service requests, and change tasks in the ticketing system; Perform first-line technical troubleshooting (logs, SQL queries, configuration checks, connectivity, API call tracing); Document steps, workarounds, and outcomes and create or update knowledge base articles and runbooks; Monitor dashboards and alerts to proactively identify performance and availability issues; Execute routine operational tasks (patching, configuration updates, environment checks, error queue clean-up, and scheduled jobs); Support vulnerability remediation and secure configuration practices in applications; Train end-users or frontline support on new features, common troubleshooting steps, and best practices; Identify patterns and propose fixes, automation, or documentation improvements to reduce repeat incidents; Integrate systems from multiple City departments and/or divisions; Other related duties as assigned. This position requires an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business or related field. This position also requires at least one (1) year of experience in a related field, preferably in a municipality. Must also possess a valid driver's license. Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to a physical, drug screen, and background check. This is a full-time, union represented position. Candidates must be willing to participate in on-call/after-hours rotation and support releases or maintenance windows. Starting hourly pay is $40.83/hr.

Union Benefits:

The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the respective labor agreement: Annual pay increases Health, dental, vision, and life insurances Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave Gym membership reimbursement Interpreters Stipend Tuition Reimbursement May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met) Applications should be submitted online by 3:00 PM on April 24, 2026. The application will remain active until the listed deadline or until 100 applications have been received. To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit https://www.aurora.il.us/Government-and-Engagement/About-Our-City.