IT Systems Analyst I

Overview

Great Day Improvements - IT Systems Analyst I

 

In the 13 years since its founding, Great Day Improvements, LLC has grown rapidly toward its vision of becoming one of the largest home improvement companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, Great Day Improvements is a $1.5 billion, vertically integrated, direct to consumer provider of premium home improvement products.

 

The company’s family of brands includes Patio Enclosures®, Champion Windows and Home Exteriors®, Universal Windows Direct®, Apex Energy Solutions®, Stanek Windows®, LeafGuard®, Englert®, and The Bath Authority.

 

With an expanding workforce of more than 4,800 employees across 130 metropolitan markets throughout the US, Great Day Improvements ranks among the top home improvement companies nationwide and one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

 

Summary

 

The IT Systems Analyst I supports the stability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of enterprise IT systems with a primary focus on configuring and maintaining the Freshservice ITSM platform. This role uses low-code, UI-based tools to build, troubleshoot, and enhance workflows, automations, and service catalog items that support operational and business needs.

 

In addition to ITSM configuration responsibilities, the IT Systems Analyst I serves as a Tier I and Tier II escalation resource for the Service Desk, resolving complex technical issues across Microsoft 365, Azure AD, identity and access management, endpoint systems, and other supported applications. The role also assists with Tier I and Tier II tickets to support service continuity.

 

The IT Systems Analyst I works closely with IT and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective system configurations, documents processes and solutions, contributes to knowledge management, and follows established incident, change, and escalation procedures. Success in this role is measured by system reliability, quality of configurations, effective resolution of escalations, and ongoing operational improvements.

 

Location: Cincinnati, OH (on-site / Hybrid)

 

Pay Range: $58,000 to $66,000 per year

 

Responsibilities

ITSM Configuration and Administration

• Configure and maintain the Freshservice ITSM platform using low-code, UI-based workflows, automations, and service catalog tools to support operational and business needs.
• Configure, enhance, and support ITSM components including workflows, automations, forms, service catalogs, SLAs, notifications, and approval flows.
• Troubleshoot ITSM configuration issues, workflow failures, automation errors, and integration problems.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to translate operational requirements into ITSM configurations and enhancements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for ITSM configurations, workflows, and operational processes.
• Support continuous improvement of ITSM processes with a focus on efficiency, usability, and data accuracy.

Service Desk Tier II and Tier III Support

• Serve as an escalation point for Tier II and Tier III incidents and service requests across IT systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to Microsoft 365, Azure AD, identity and access management, endpoint systems, and line-of-business applications.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist Tier I service desk staff during high-volume periods or when additional expertise is required.
• Support and configure endpoint devices, user access, and standard IT tools.
• Ensure timely resolution of tickets in alignment with SLAs and operational priorities.
• Provide technical mentoring and knowledge‑sharing to Tier 1 and Tier II team members.

Systems Troubleshooting and Support

• Diagnose and resolve issues across cloud-based and hybrid IT environments, including Azure, Microsoft 365, identity platforms, and endpoint environments.
• Support user access provisioning, MFA issues, SSO troubleshooting, and permission management.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve system issues and service disruptions.
• Participate in incident response activities, problem management, and post-incident reviews.

Process, Documentation, and Collaboration

• Document technical solutions, troubleshooting steps, system configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to and maintain knowledge base articles to reduce repeat incidents and improve self-service.
• Follow established change management, incident, and escalation procedures.
• Collaborate with i