Application Support Analyst

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense in Beloit, WI seeks an Applications Support Analyst to provide tier 1/2 support for enterprise applications across the organization. You will serve 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.

Responsibilities include incident resolution, monitoring, ticketing in ITSM tools, and coordination with cross-functional teams to escalate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in application support, help desk, or IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for internal and program applications, including troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Coordinate with software development, database, business analyst, and infrastructure teams to escalate and resolve complex issues.
• Support application deployments, patches, and upgrades, including testing in staging environments.
• Maintain application documentation, including SOPs, knowledge bases, and user guides.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements (NIST 800-171) when handling CUI.

Skills

Windows/Linux

SQL queries

ITIL

ServiceNow

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Oracle EBS r12

Infor Visual Manufacturing

Infor LN AD

Job description

Federal Equipment Co, 5298 River Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling?For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Application Support Analyst

Location: Beloit, WI or Cincinnati, OH (prefer onsite, remote possible)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Information Technology

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents may apply, per federal contract and export control requirements.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Federal Equipment Co, 5298 River Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America,

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States of America