Enterprise Operations Senior Analyst

We are seeking an experienced and ITIL-certified Enterprise Operations Senior Analyst with proven expertise in Major Incident Management (MIM) and enterprise operations. This pivotal role prioritizes outage and incident response leadership while maintaining responsibility for continuous monitoring diagnostics and operational stability across our global 24x7x365 IT Operations Center (ITOC).

The successful candidate will thrive under pressure lead cross-functional teams as Incident Commander during major outages and ensure compliance with ITIL-aligned practices while safeguarding service addition to incident leadership this role will oversee proactive monitoring troubleshooting governance and operational improvements in hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
Major Incident Management

• Serve as Incident Commander during critical outages and high-priority incidents leading technical bridge calls directing escalation paths and ensuring rapid service restoration.

• Manage real-time communications and provide timely updates to executives stakeholders and global teams.

• Maintain composure clarity and authority in high-pressure situations.

Operational Oversight & Monitoring

• Responsible for real-time monitoring of mission-critical infrastructure and enterprise applications using tools such as Splunk SolarWinds Dynatrace AppDynamics ThousandEyes and SCOM.

• Conduct proactive health checks leverage automation scripts and resolve anomalies before they escalate into incidents.

• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to escalate and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.

Technical Escalation & Troubleshooting

• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting across server OS (Windows/Linux) virtualization platforms (VMware) networking protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP) and hybrid cloud environments (Azure).

• Utilize scripting (Python PowerShell VBScript) to support diagnostics automation and performance optimization.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Generate clear and professional shift handover reports incident retrospectives and trend analyses.

• Contribute to continuous improvement through metrics tracking process refinement and knowledge management.

Education and/or Experience:
Required:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT operations or NOC/ITOC environments.

• A minimum of 5 years of proven leadership in Major Incident Management (bridge call facilitation executive communications service restoration).

• Advanced expertise with infrastructure monitoring suites (Splunk Datadog ThousandEyes AppDynamics Dynatrace SolarWinds).

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on technical knowledge across Windows Linux VMware and Cisco networking.

• Strong Azure cloud and hybrid IT infrastructure experience.

• Proficiency with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms.

• Strong scripting capabilities (Python PowerShell VBScript).

• Exceptional communication skills (verbal written executive-level updates).

Preferred:

• ITIL Foundation Certification.

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field.

• Experience supporting Microsoft System Center Suite Office 365 and collaboration platforms such as Zoom.

• Prior experience in legal industry IT environments with strict SLA expectations.

• Demonstrated success in operational improvements (runbook creation automation KPI tracking).

Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.