IT Disaster Recovery Analyst

About the Role 

In this role you will be instrumental in ensuring the functionality, resilience, and security of IT applications by reviewing meticulous testing practices and optimizing processes. Your excellent communication and analytical skills, and collaborative nature will contribute to the refinement of IT disaster recovery plans and the establishment of efficient testing methodologies. We invite you to play a key role in securing the IT Resilience. 

You will contribute to a diverse team of talented professionals dedicated to effectively manage IT Disaster Recovery. 

 

In your role, you: 

• Leverage analytics derived from operations, such as Business Continuity Management, DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), to identify potential continuous testing needs and opportunities for IT Applications. 

• Promote a shift from annual testing to continuous testing to adapt to changing development, deployment, and operating models. 

• Collaborate with teams to mature and optimize the first coverage for emerging risks, especially, in the context of cyber threats. Place a stronger focus on data backup testing, particularly in the face of ransomware threats. 

• Continuously refine and optimize testing processes and industry standards to ensure the effectiveness of IT Resilience framework to support preparedness for IT recovery from a disaster. 

• Work closely with multi-functional teams to define testing criteria while ensuring comprehensive coverage of critical IT services. Effectively use and analyze outcomes of IT disaster recovery efforts to support the testing process. 

 

Your qualifications 

We understand that no candidate will meet every requirement. However, if you possess some of the above qualifications and are eager to explore the realm of Disaster Recovery, we encourage you to connect with us! 

 

Must Have 

• Experience in creating or assessing disaster recovery plans and disaster recovery tests. 

• Understanding of the technological stacks complexity in support of the disaster recovery planning, with openness to learn and adapting to new tech environments. 

• Collaborative approach to work with multi-functional teams to define comprehensive testing criteria. 

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate test procedures, convey results effectively, and maintain organized testing records, with proficiency in English for global corporate collaboration. 

 

Nice to Have 

• Analytical abilities to optimize processes and workflows. 

• Familiarity with IT service and/or change management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).  

• Problem-solving skills to identify bottlenecks and process inefficiencies, with a track record implementing corrective actions (as vital/when necessary). 

• Experience with new tool deployments and project management. 

 

About the Team 

 

We develop and maintain IT Continuity-, Resilience- and DR- capabilities to mitigate the risk of unavailability and enable prioritized recovery of IT Services in the event of a major disruption with minimal impact to critical business processes. 

Our team ensures that measures are effectively embedded within the organization and considers modern and best-in-class operating models and tech environments (Cloud, SaaS, Dev(Sec)Ops, IaC). 

Interested in this new challenge? We are looking forward to your application! 

 

For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 3,700 and EUR 6,100 per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,

• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.

In the situation where you significantly exceed the requirements, the offered salary may be above the advertised range.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.

 

We provide feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder. 

 

About Swiss Re

 

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

 

 

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