IT Systems Analyst Jobs

Explore IT Systems Analyst opportunities for experienced professionals who connect business needs with effective technology solutions. These roles assess how systems, applications, and processes work together, then recommend improvements that support reliability, security, and organizational goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities for IT Systems Analysts across industries.

What Does an IT Systems Analyst Do?

IT Systems Analysts evaluate an organization’s technology environment and translate stakeholder requirements into clear system specifications. Their work may include analyzing workflows, documenting requirements, coordinating system implementations, testing changes, and helping teams resolve technical or operational issues. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on enterprise applications, infrastructure, integrations, data systems, or business process improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek analytical problem-solving, requirements gathering, process mapping, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with enterprise platforms, databases, system integration, testing methods, cybersecurity principles, and project management can also be valuable. Many positions call for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with a track record of delivering technology initiatives in collaboration with business and technical teams.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

IT Systems Analysts can work in sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, government, and professional services. With experience, professionals may advance into senior systems analysis, solution architecture, IT project management, business systems leadership, or enterprise technology strategy. Compensation varies by location, industry, specialization, and experience. Browse Ladders to find vetted IT Systems Analyst jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

Find IT Systems Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover senior-level opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and explore positions where your systems expertise can make a meaningful impact.

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$85K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of workforce data by transforming analytics into actionable insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance HR processes through effective reporting, systems, and automation...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$63K - $129K *

Unlock your potential as you analyze complex data sets and develop actionable intelligence reports. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance national security and support critical decision...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Help us enhance commercial insurance products by collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading requirements documentation, and ensuring user satisfaction while driving strategic initiatives and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing commercial insurance products by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive requirements documentation, user acceptance testing, and system training to ensure compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform commercial insurance products by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Guidewire PolicyCenter. Drive requirements documentation, user acceptance testing, and stakeholder engagement to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of commercial insurance by leading product enhancements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance and user satisfaction. Drive strategic initiatives while op...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive the enhancement of commercial insurance products by collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading requirements documentation, and ensuring compliance and user satisfaction while supporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Champion the enhancement of commercial insurance products by collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading requirements documentation, and ensuring user acceptance testing to drive efficiency and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by managing classified information systems, ensuring compliance with DCSA and NIST standards, and leading Risk Management Framework implementation. Collaborate with t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise systems architecture and strategy. As a senior technical expert, you'll provide advanced support, manage complex projects, and collaborate with federal stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $133K *

Elevate your career by leading ServiceNow solutions, ensuring technical excellence and scalability while guiding a team through end-to-end project delivery and stakeholder collaboration...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technology planning and operational support, bridging teams to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement of site technology services in a complex manufacturing environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $128K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative technical support solutions, ensuring seamless infrastructure operations and exceptional service for hospital staff and volunteers while managing a skilled tec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Optimize IT service delivery by resolving complex issues, mentoring staff, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in a regulat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $148K *

Join a dynamic team providing expert software support for mainframe IMS systems. Engage in customer service, problem resolution, and migration services while adhering to best practices and ensuring ti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex Army Aviation systems into actionable solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring timely product deliveries while mentoring junior engineers. Utilize MBSE and modeling processes...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to a key role supporting secure web services and cloud migration, working collaboratively to ensure exceptional network operations and system administration in a high-security env...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $160K *

Drive the design and implementation of Oracle e-Business Suite applications, focusing on financials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and support g...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting budget and financial management for infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to track performance, prepare reports, and ensure compliance, while enhancing process...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading our Integrated Systems environment, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence with hands-on expertise in Oracle Exadata and KVM-based workloads...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading business analysis efforts to enhance solutions for government clients. Collaborate with stakeholders, document requirements, and ensure quality through testing in a fu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Transform business processes by analyzing requirements, creating documentation, and testing solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and ensure quality in a fully remote environm...

Washington, DCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Optimize IT/IA operations within Special Access Programs, ensuring robust cybersecurity and system performance. Collaborate with DoD agencies to support sensitive information management and maintain c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive transformation by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze and enhance business processes, ensuring effective technology adoption and operational improvements within a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Systems Analyst do?question toggle

    An IT Systems Analyst assesses technology systems and business workflows, gathers requirements, and helps design, test, and improve solutions that meet organizational needs.

  • What skills are important for IT Systems Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include systems analysis, requirements gathering, process documentation, communication, problem-solving, testing, and familiarity with enterprise applications and integrations.

  • What qualifications do IT Systems Analysts typically need?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but roles often ask for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and practical experience with business systems, technology projects, and stakeholder collaboration.

  • Where do IT Systems Analysts work?question toggle

    IT Systems Analysts work across industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, government, and professional services, wherever organizations rely on complex information systems.

  • Can IT Systems Analysts earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and specialization. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.