What is a senior system support analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior system support analyst

1. Explore senior system support analyst education requirements

   Most common senior system support analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   63.7 %

   Associate

   21.7 %

   Master's

   10.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior system support analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Application Support	6.84%
   Desktop	5.92%
   SQL Server	5.29%
   Technical Support	5.06%
   Java	4.47%

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3. Complete relevant senior system support analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior system support analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior system support analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior system support analyst resumes.

4. Research senior system support analyst duties and responsibilities

   • Train team to manage Linux systems thru new GUI interface.
   • Develop and alter UNIX scripts to streamline and promote efficiency, automate system processes, and increase system availability.
   • Manage data mapping from legacy CRM systems, including creating data mapping documentation in preparation for migration to Salesforce.com.
   • Provide backup and restore solution for VMware servers.

5. Get senior system support analyst experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a senior system support analyst. The most common roles before becoming a senior system support analyst include systems support analyst, technical support specialist team lead and consultant.

6. Prepare your senior system support analyst resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your senior system support analyst resume.

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7. Apply for senior system support analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior system support analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams