IT Service Analyst

Summary

An IT service analyst is responsible for frontline technical support to end users on issues relating to hardware, software and peripherals. This will include responding to, documenting and resolving service desk incident tickets in a timely manner according to a service level agreement (SLA).

At this role level, you will:

have excellent problem solving skills to diagnose, evaluate and resolve complex problem situations or, when appropriate, escalate or route them to IT resolver groups
perform root cause analysis
develop checklists for typical problems
recommend procedures and controls for problem prevention
work independently, share information and assist others with requests for service
have a knowledge of working in a Service Management environment
use Service Management toolsets to support and enhance processes and procedures.

Background

Background Components

Description	Background
Understands the significance of service level agreements and their significance; has a general understanding of the customer environment. Communicates well both orally and in writing.	Prior Knowledge and Skills

Work Activity Components

Title	Details
Implementation and controls	Ensures implementation of information, and records management policies and standard practice, ensuring that information is protected, available and accessible, and can be retrieved as required. Complies with all relevant information and data security policies and procedures.
Service level monitoring and reporting	Uses the facilities of the tools and systems available to monitor, log and report on service performance metrics which are subject to the service level management process, comparing to SLAs and/or OLAs. As directed, conveys results to customers in an agreed format and timescale.
Customer relationships and negotiations	Liaises with stakeholders to help them plan for a deterioration in service and/or breaches of service level agreements.
Customer service assessment	Participates, as required, in regular review meetings between service providers and customers.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge/Skills Components

Title	Depth	Details	Type
Numeracy		Understanding the metrics associated with a problem or situation, their significance and relationship, and being able to manipulate these as necessary to identify solutions.	Behavioural Skills
Attention to Detail		Applying specific quality standards to all tasks undertaken to ensure that deliverables are accurate and complete.	Behavioural Skills
Cross-Functional and Inter-Disciplinary Awareness		Understanding the needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions.	Behavioural Skills
Verbal Expression		Communicating effectively using the spoken word.	Behavioural
Written Expression		Communicating effectively in writing, such as reports and via emails.	Behavioural
Teamwork		Working collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.	Behavioural
Follow-up and Monitoring		Checking progress against targets, taking action to resolve exceptions/ issues and reporting and escalating where necessary.	Behavioural Skills
Corporate, Industry and Professional Standards	Familiar with	Applying standards, practices, codes, and assessment and certification programmes relevant to the IT industry, and the specific organisation or business domain.	Technical Knowledge and Skills
Business Environment	Aware of	The business environment relating to own sphere of work (own organisation and/or closely associated organisations, such as customers, suppliers, partners and competitors), in particular those aspects of the business that the specialism is to support (i.e. localised organisational awareness from a technical perspective).	Technical Knowledge and Skills
IT Environment	Aware of	The IT environment relating to own sphere of work (own organisation and/or closely associated organisations, such as customers, suppliers, partners), in particular own organisation’s technical platforms and those that interface to them through the specialism, including those in closely-related organisations.	Technical Knowledge and Skills
Value Chain Concepts	Familiar with	Identification and representation of the primary and support activities required to deliver a product or service in order to analyse aspects such as inefficiencies and costs.	Other Knowledge and Skills
Operations Management	Aware of	Methods, techniques and tools for planning, organising, resourcing, directing, co- ordinating and monitoring ongoing (non-project) activities.	Other Knowledge and Skills
Risk Management	Aware of	Methods and techniques for the assessment and management of business risk including safety-related risk.	Other Knowledge and Skills
Time Management Techniques	Proficient in	Methods and techniques for making effective use of own time.	Other Knowledge and Skills
Service Delivery Economics	Familiar with	The economics of service delivery, such as the cost per service line in terms of hardware, software, and manpower used to deliver the service.	Other Knowledge and Skills
Service Level Agreements	Familiar with	The purpose and composition of a service level agreement (SLA); the relationship between an SLA, an OLA (Operational Level Agreement) and an underpinning contract for the supply of services.	Other Knowledge and Skills
Financial Management	Aware of	Knowledge of Financial Management and Management Accounting. Competent management of costs, budgets and cash flow.	Other Knowledge and Skills
Information Assurance	Aware of	Information assurance methods, tools and techniques (including the Caldicott Principles) used to protect the integrity, availability, authenticity, non-repudiation and confidentiality of user data and manage the risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information.	Other Knowledge and Skills

Training Activities

Training Components

Title	Details
Service Delivery	The service delivery processes: the systems, products, services, hardware and software environment.
Service Management Standards	Approaches, frameworks and standards for service management, such as ITIL, SIAM, VeriSM, CMMI Services and the international standard ISO/IEC 20000 for IT Service Management.
Data Protection and GDPR	Data protection legislation, regulatory framework and compliance, including GDPR (General Data Protection Act).
Process Improvement Methods and Tools	Process improvement methods to identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies such as Six Sigma and Lean IT. The tools and techniques to implement measurement-based strategies that focuses on process improvement.
Security Awareness	Tools and techniques to help users and employees understand the role they play in helping to combat information security breaches and for IT and security professionals to prevent and mitigate risk.
Health and Safety	Understanding statutory health and safety requirements relating to the working environment and/or the tools and techniques to promote, communicate, implement and maintain a health and safety culture.

PDAs

PDA Components

Title	Details
Participation in Group Activities	Participating in group activities inside or outside of the working environment that can assist with the development of interpersonal skills.
Deputising	Standing in for supervisor or manager on a temporary basis during periods of absence.
Job Shadowing and Special Assignments	Undertaking temporary periods or secondments in other roles, inside or outside IT, particularly those that offer a new perspective on own function or exposure to other environments and cultures.
Gaining Knowledge of Employing Organisation	Gaining basic knowledge of the employing organisation, its business, structure, culture, policies, products/services, operations and terminology.
Gaining Knowledge of Surrounding Technical Areas	Gaining knowledge of IT activities in employing organisation external to own function.
Research Assignments	Exploring a topic which is not part of own normal responsibilities and presenting findings to colleagues and/or management
Involvement in Professional Body Activities	Attending meetings, seminars and workshops organised by professional body and reading published material, such as journals and web content.
Team Working	Undertaking learning and practice in the techniques of team and collaborative working. Gaining an understanding of the underlying concepts.
Communications	Undertaking learning and practice in oral and written communications, including report writing and presentation.
Team Leadership	Undertaking learning and practice of the skills required to lead teams, including motivation, direction, coaching, delegation, appraisal, counselling and developing others.

Qualifications

Qualification Components

Title	Awarding Body
ITIL 3 Capability Module Service, Offerings and Agreements	AXELOS
Service Level Analyst Certificate	APMG International
ITIL Foundation	AXELOS
FEDIP Associate Practitioner	FEDIP

Organisation Skills

Framework » Organisation Category » Subcategory	Skill Name and Description	Level
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Asset and configuration management You can conduct life cycle management for assets including hardware, software, intellectual property, licences and warranties. You can manage usage, disposal, compliance, inventory, sustainability, cost optimisation and protection of the asset portfolio. You can help to improve investment decisions and capitalise on opportunities. You can comply with international standards for asset management. You can document information relating to assets including identification, classification and specification of all items, and information related to storage, access and versions. You can apply status accounting and auditing in line with	1 – Awareness You can track, log and correct information to protect assets and components.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Business analysis (IT Operations) You can visualise and articulate complex problems and concepts. You can apply logical thinking and solve complex problems. You can make disciplined decisions based on available information. You can gather and analyse information using comprehensive tools and techniques. You can use data to formulate both short-term day-to-day and long-term strategic plans. You can identify and analyse options and assess feasibility and operational impact. You can ensure that the business solution aligns with the vision, mission, objectives, strategy, business and user needs. You can identify a viable solution or control.	1 – Awareness You can investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, and contribute to recommending solutions.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Continual service improvement You can identify and explore opportunities for service and business improvement. You can produce analysis and identify, prioritise and implement improvements and efficiencies, ensuring that the organisation derives maximum value from services. You can recognise the potential for automation of processes, determine costs and benefits of new approaches, and manage change or assist implementation where	1 – Awareness You can show an awareness of developing process efficiency and common ways in which processes are optimised. You can support specific activities to improve development processes. You can spot or identify obvious deficiencies.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Ownership and initiative You can take ownership of problems and proactively resolve technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements. You can take full accountability for the actions taken and decisions made.	2 – Working You can own an issue until a new owner has been found or the problem has been mitigated or resolved.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Service focus You can maintain focus on the whole life of service delivery (designing, developing, delivering and operating). You can ensure that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver an IT service.	1 – Awareness You can show an awareness of different products and services.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Service management framework knowledge You can show an in-depth understanding of service management framework principles and processes. You can apply the technical knowledge in project or programme activities.	1 – Awareness You have a Level 3 service management framework qualification.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Service reporting You can use management information to consolidate agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) into product or service measures, to underpin the service management of a specific product or service.	2 – Working You can produce relevant reports in a standard format and agreed timeframe. You can work with important stakeholders to discuss any changes in the reporting processes. You can add a commentary that provides an interpretation of the data set.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Stakeholder relationship management (IT operations) You can identify, analyse, manage and monitor relationships with and between stakeholders. You can clarify mutual needs and commitments through consultation and consideration of impacts. You can co-ordinate all promotional activities for one or more customers, to achieve satisfaction for the customer and an acceptable return for the supplier. You can assist the customer to ensure that maximum benefit is gained from the products and services supplied.	2 – Working You can identify important stakeholders and relationships, and work with teams to build these relationships. You can understand how to work with stakeholders and contribute to improving these relationships.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Strategic thinking You can take an overall perspective on business issues, events and activities, and discuss their wider implications and long-term impact. You can determine patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements. You can effectively focus on outcomes rather than solutions and activities.	2 – Working You can work within a strategic context and communicate how activities meet strategic goals. You can contribute to the development of strategy and policies.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – Technical understanding You can demonstrate knowledge of the specific technologies necessary to fulfil the responsibilities and tasks of the role. You can apply the required breadth and depth of technical knowledge. You can actively keep informed of industry developments to make cost-effective use of new and emerging tools and technologies.	1 – Awareness You can show an awareness of the relevant subject matter and a high-level understanding of what it involves.
DDaT » IT Operations Job Family	IT Ops – User focus You can understand users and identify who they are and what their needs are, based on evidence. You can translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs. You can engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You can show that you put users first and can manage competing priorities.	2 – Working You can identify and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence. You can understand and define research that fits user needs. You can use quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes.

Framework » Organisation
Category » Subcategory

Skill Name and Description

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