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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Support Analyst - **Company:** Fairbanks Morse - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Bash Shell, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Windows PowerShell, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Scripting, Information Technology, Data Management, Infor, Oracle Ebusiness, Servicenow - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74683856-application-support-analyst ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 2-5 years of experience in application support, help desk, or IT operations * U.S. Citizenship required (per federal contract requirements); ability to pass a background check * Working knowledge of Windows/Linux server environments * Experience with SQL for basic data queries and troubleshooting * Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, problem, and change management) * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders * Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, * Experience supporting applications in a DoD or federal contracting environment * Experience with any of the following ERP Applications: Oracle EBS r12, Infor Visual Manufacturing, Infor LN A&D * Familiarity with NIST 800-53/800-171 * Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools * Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation and troubleshooting * ITIL Foundation certification * Security+ or similar IT certification (a plus, not required) Security & Compliance Requirements This position does not require an active security clearance. However, it may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), so candidates must be eligible to access such information under federal contract requirements. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a background investigation and may be subject to random drug testing per federal contract requirements. Depending on future program assignments, candidates may be asked to pursue a security clearance; willingness to do so is a plus but not required at this time. ## Description The Application Support Analyst will be responsible for providing tier 1/2 technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for enterprise and program-specific applications used across the organization. This role serves as a key liaison between end users, development teams, and IT infrastructure staff to ensure application availability, performance, and security in a defense contracting environment governed by strict compliance and data-handling requirements., * Provide day-to-day support for internal and program applications, including troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis * Monitor application performance and system logs to proactively identify and resolve issues * Manage and track support tickets through resolution using an ITSM platform (e.g., ServiceNow) * Coordinate with software development, database, business analyst, and infrastructure teams to escalate and resolve complex technical issues * Support application deployments, patches, and upgrades, including testing in staging environments * Maintain application documentation, including SOPs, known-error databases, and user guides * Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements, including NIST 800-171 controls, when supporting applications that process Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) * Assist with user account provisioning, access control reviews, and audit support * Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes for application changes * Support disaster recovery and business continuity testing for critical applications * Provide occasional after-hours or on-call support for critical system outages ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [JavaScript? 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