Senior System Analyst

Senior Systems Analyst (IT Discovery & Documentation)

Organization: Government Client; details via phone screen

Assignment Duration: Approximately 3 Month W2 Contract (potential extension / FTE conversion)

Work Model: Hybrid preferred to start (Broomfield, CO) but open to remote

Compensation: $60-$70/hr. (DOE)

Onboarding Requirements:

• Authorized to work in U.S.; sponsorship not available
• Background check

Project Context & Objective

Our local [Government Client] relies on a large, complex network of systems, applications, and services to serve our community. Currently, there is a critical gap in systems-level documentation and dependency mapping.

We need an expert Senior Systems Analyst to lead a 3-month intensive discovery phase. The dual objectives of this engagement are to:

1. Discover, diagram, and document the inventory of core, Tier-1, and high-use systems, dependencies, and primary infrastructure the IT department manages.
2. Leverage those findings to define and draft a Foundational IT Service Catalog, mapping the raw technical systems to the actual services IT provides to the City and County.

Core Responsibilities

• Discovery & Auditing: Conduct a targeted audit of core IT infrastructure, primary applications, associated network segments, and key cloud services leveraging existing system logs and SME-provided configurations.
• Dependency Mapping: Identify and document how systems interact, data flows, integration points, and critical dependencies.
• Technical Diagramming: Translate complex technical environments into clear, easily digestible high-level logical architecture, data flow, system dependency and operational diagrams.
• Stakeholder Interviews: Interview subject matter experts, system admins, and departmental users to uncover undocumented legacy configurations and "shadow IT."
• Service Catalog Development: Group discovered systems and applications into logical IT services, establishing a baseline Technical Service Catalog that can be used for future ITSM and Disaster Recovery planning.

Required Skillsets

Technical Expertise:

• Systems & Data Analysis: Deep understanding of modern and legacy IT application flows, data integration points, and high level infrastructure concepts (on-premise servers, cloud services, and SaaS applications).
• Technical Diagramming: Advanced proficiency in diagramming tools (e.g., MS Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io).
• Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of networking concepts, Active Directory, virtualization, databases, and API integrations.
• ITSM / Service Catalog Experience: Proven experience translating technical infrastructure into ITIL-aligned Service Catalogs or Configuration Management Databases (CMDB).

Consulting & Execution Skills:

• Investigative Methodology: Ability to piece together disparate information from outdated documents, system logs, and user interviews to build a complete picture.
• Rapid Onboarding: Ability to parachute into a complex, undocumented environment and begin delivering value immediately.
• Technical Translation: Skill in translating highly technical network topologies into business-readable documentation and service definitions.

The Ideal Persona

We need a proactive investigator who is comfortable navigating ambiguity. The ideal candidate is:

• Highly Autonomous: Can drive the discovery process forward independently, supported by scheduled access to key SMEs and internal documentation.
• Diplomatic & Approachable: Able to extract information from busy IT staff and institutional knowledge holders without causing disruption or defensiveness.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Has a passion for organizing chaos, mapping structures, and finding the "missing links" in complex ecosystems.
• Pragmatic: Understands that in a 3-month sprint, delivering an accurate, foundational baseline is the priority over perfectly polished theory.

Expected Deliverables (At the end of 3 months)

1. Comprehensive Systems Inventory (high use systems, products and services): A central repository of all IT-managed applications, services, and core hardware.
2. Architecture & Dependency Diagrams: Visual maps of the core IT landscape, including high-level logical architecture and application-layer dependencies (excluding low-level network topology mapping).
3. Foundational IT Service Catalog Baseline: A structured initial catalog defining core business-facing IT services mapped directly to the primary underlying systems and applications identified during the 3-month discovery phase.
4. Handoff Briefing: A structured walkthrough of the documentation and service catalog for IT leadership and operational teams.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.