Experienced Full Stack IT Operations Analyst – Web & Cloud Application Development

Join arenaflex, a dynamic and innovative company, as we embark on a significant digital transformation journey. Our IT Operations team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Operations Analyst to play a key role in shaping the future of our digital retail landscape.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a renowned private company, celebrated for its unique culture and commitment to its employees and community. Our company has been recognized by leading publications such as Bloomberg and Forbes for its exceptional employee benefits and community involvement. We are proud to be a part of a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

About the Role

As an IT Operations Analyst at arenaflex, you will be part of a high-performing team responsible for the coordination, enhancement, communication, and resolution of high-priority eBusiness incidents/issues. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify patterns, define metrics, and implement initiatives to reduce service disruptions. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Defining, capturing, and approving IT requirements and artifacts to ensure accurate documentation
• Creating key team objectives and dashboards to track performance
• Reporting and managing risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies affecting operational support efforts
• Developing and implementing guidelines, processes, and metrics for new technology solutions to ensure seamless integration with existing support responsibilities
• Managing the incident and issue management process and collaborating with teams to resolve incidents and issues
• Analyzing IT client requirements and needs to initiate functional support and delivery efforts
• Participating in regular reviews for service, planning, and delivery capabilities
• Ensuring incidents that are not immediately resolved are properly raised by defined service level agreements (SLAs)
• Driving key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve metrics and services for our customers and partners
• Identifying and reporting incident and issue patterns and progress
• Ensuring clear and timely communication regarding high-priority issues with relevant stakeholders
• Collaborating with the incident owner to ensure incident escalation processes align with overall incident management processes
• Managing and tracking provider performance, adhering to approved contractual terms for accountability
• Creating and delivering presentations as needed
• Initiating the first phase of acceleration for incidents
• Reviewing and examining incidents to ensure SLAs are met, RCAs are prepared, and preventive actions are taken
• Identifying, scheduling, and conducting incident audits
• Ensuring clients and leadership are informed about incident status at regular intervals
• Ensuring the closure of all resolved and end-client-confirmed incident records
• Establishing continuous cycle execution, activities, roles, and responsibilities, and processes are audited and improved as necessary
• Collaborating with issue management to ensure effective transition of incidents into issue examinations
• Ensuring RCA is prepared and scheduling RCA reviews with teams worked on the incident
• Recording all details and timelines of key components during incident management span calls
• Continuously improving support processes
• Creating, maintaining, and reporting SLA and KPIs
• Identifying and reporting incident patterns and progress
• Ensuring the team and other partners in the call understand the business impact
• Partnering with relevant business and IT stakeholders to determine root cause and issue ID, and as necessary, improvement identification for future development work
• Supporting Web-based business releases for both pre- and post-release activities

Requirements

* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create accurate, concise communication and present presentations

• Strong demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels
• Ability to lead monthly meetings with partners to drive increased availability in identified patterns
• Meticulous and strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate what is happening for potential future issues
• Organized and detail-oriented, with a commitment to see things through to completion
• Curious and open-minded nature, with the ability to be liberal to differing opinions
• Mindful, scrupulous, and have an enthusiasm for excellence – positive “can-do” attitude
• Imaginative, innovative, and very responsive in regard to improving quality and ways in which it can be accessed to the next level
• Extremely responsive and available to support business needs, flexing as necessary
• Strong understanding of corporate IT policies, processes, and standards

Nice to Have

* Knowledge of ServiceNow

• Experience with analytical examination and reporting
• Knowledge of multiple Costco business areas from an IT perspective
• Understanding of the Service Desk or Call Center business processes
• IT Service Management Library (ITIL) V3 Foundation certification
• Related knowledge with the IT Service Management software

Work Environment and Culture

arenaflex offers a dynamic and innovative work environment, with a culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on our customers and community. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Compensation and Benefits

arenaflex offers a competitive salary range of $20-$30/hour, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced IT Operations Analyst looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Note:

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Apply for this job