Senior Analyst Disaster Recovery

The Senior Disaster Recovery Technical Analyst is a versatile and innovative risk professional who can support all aspects of Resilience, predominantly Disaster Recovery but also including Business Continuity and Corporate Crisis Management. You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a global, enterprise level and sustainable resilience framework in conjunction with a wide range of business stakeholders. Validating that the technology solution meets the business needs. Participates in risk management analysis and with of business continuity, contingency, and disaster recovery plans and ensures technical solution aligns with stated policy.

About the role:

As the Senior Disaster Recovery Analyst, you will:

• Support the Disaster Recovery (DR) governance program and supports Its ability to respond to disasters and interruptions in an appropriate manner
• Support response and recovery activities during times of crisis, disasters and/or other emergencies and assures that recovery procedures are effective for the restoration of key corporate resources and for the resumption of critical business processes
• Works collaboratively with and provides guidance to areas of IT to ensure recovery solutions are appropriately implemented and supported
• Management and leadership of the DR service; including entitlement reviews and metrics preparation
• Work closely with compliance to ensure the successful execution of DR policy
• Performs risk analysis for critical business processes and applications to identify points of vulnerability and recommends disaster avoidance and reduction strategies
• Work with critical TR stakeholders to inform them of the Resilience framework and its importance.
• Support the implementation of common resiliency and recovery taxonomies and policies.
• Leverage BIA output to design new recovery strategies and refresh existing strategies for maintenance and resumption of operations to meet business requirements.
• Document the strategic information captured through the BIA within standardized business recovery plan templates to support the execution of strategies and the continuation and recovery of business activities.
• Work with the other teams in Risk and Compliance to drive efficiencies and risk mitigation capabilities across the Risk and Compliance organization.
• Work together with Third-Party Risk to identify critical third-party vendors (leveraging BIA output) and begin to co-develop recovery strategies with vendors to support continuity of services.
• Support the enterprise-wide Crisis Management process and integrate escalation and response protocols into the Resiliency function.

About you:

• A bachelor’s degree level in relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Security, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Finance, Technology, Innovation)
• 5+ years in a similar role or any valid combination of education and experience
• Versatility to understand various and complex subjects to adequately build collaborative, productive and trust-based relationships within the business segments and functions
• Proven Experience within either Risk Management or Technology. Ideally with an emphasis on IT Information Security, business applications, and security best practices
• Robust understanding of IT environments and their nuances
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery software (DRaaS – Disaster Recovery as a Service), implementation and ongoing run/maintain
• Detail oriented, with proven ability to mobilize and energize cross-functional teams to implement solutions and complete tasks.
• Demonstrated success participating in complex technology projects with an emphasis on high customer satisfaction
• Solid experience in creating, editing, and proofreading executive-level documentation and material
• Proven ability to take initiative and influence within a matrix organization to achieve results
• Knowledge of controls in business and technology environments (e.g., SOx)
• Expert knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of GRC tools, specifically Fusion
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to autonomously set and meet deadlines
   

Additional key differentiators would be:

• Disaster Recovery Certification (DRCP minimum)
• Certification such as CISSP and\or CISA\CISM a plus
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Information Security or related field or equivalent work experience
• Hands-on experience in the design and scaling of a Resilience Framework and enhancing organizational maturity.
• In depth knowledge of ISO 22301.
• In depth knowledge of Fusion, including process automation.
• Technology fluency: Knowledge of PowerBI, Tableau and good understanding of technology concepts such as AI, ML, RPA, and data science.

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• Industry-Leading Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, and hybrid model, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

• Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for inclusion, innovation, and customer-focus. Our eleven business resource groups nurture our culture of belonging across the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented across our global footprint.

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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