IT Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Survey performance needs and goals of LAN users.
• Develops and monitors appropriate security procedures to safeguard systems from physical harm, viruses, unauthorized users, and damage to data.
• Helps install and customize LAN instruments to allow personal computers to retrieve and enter information from Servers/Mainframes/SAN (Storage Area Networks).
• Prepare new hardware and software product evaluations for management.
• Develop Server/Mainframe/SAN backup policy and procedures.
• Verifies that backups are completed as outlined in the backup policy, and contains the intended backup information.
• Assist IT Technician(s) to resolve problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate’s degree with studies in computer science or management information systems, IT technical degree, or 2+ years of experience in an I.T. environment.
• Subject matter knowledge of Gaming Operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, efficiently, and persuasively
• Inquisitive, self-starter who takes initiative to identify and deliver innovative solutions
• Ability to engage business partners and quickly develop trusting relationships
• Capacity for thought leadership and innovative thinking
• Ability to solve problems, think critically and overcome delivery hurdles
• Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job may or may not have supervisory responsibilities.

• This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to obtain (or have) an active for Louisiana Gaming License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is can range from moderate to loud.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second hand tobacco smoke.

I acknowledge that I have received a copy of my job description and understand my job responsibilities and duties. I further understand that at times I may be assigned and expected to perform duties not listed in the above responsibilities, according to business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer