68065028 - Systems Programmer Iii / Disaster Recovery Analyst

Requisition No: 851500 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68065028 - SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III / DISASTER RECOVERY ANALYST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68065028 

Salary:  $2,250.00 - $2,500.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2025 

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Systems Programmer III / Disaster Recovery Analyst

Office of FX Program Administration (FXPA)

State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL or AHCA Field Office locations

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This position serves as the Disaster Recovery Analyst for the Technical Architecture Unit in the Office of Florida Health Care Connections (FX) at the Agency for Health Care Administration. The Disaster Recovery Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans to ensure the FX program's preparedness for potential disruptions. This role involves planning and executing annual disaster recovery tests, conducting risk assessments, managing backup solutions, and coordinating recovery efforts in the event of a disaster. The Disaster Recovery Analyst works closely with FX solution partners to ensure the integrity and availability of critical data and systems. This position reports directly to the FX Operations Manager. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Disaster Recovery Planning:

• Plan Development: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for the FX program to ensure preparedness for potential disruptions.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Backup Management: Ensure that backup solutions are in place and function correctly to protect data integrity and availability.
   

System Monitoring and Maintenance

• System Monitoring: Continuously monitor the FX program's systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze system performance metrics and generate reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Proactive Maintenance: Conduct regular maintenance and updates to ensure systems are running efficiently and securely.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the FX program's infrastructure and systems.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with vendors to address and resolve technical problems.

 

Annual Disaster Recovery Test:

• Test Planning: Plan and execute annual disaster recovery tests to validate the effectiveness of recovery procedures.
• Test Coordination: Coordinate with relevant teams and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive testing.
• Test Evaluation: Evaluate test results and implement improvements based on findings.

 

Recovery Coordination:

• Incident Response: Coordinate recovery efforts in the event of a disaster, ensuring timely restoration of services.
• Communication: Communicate recovery status and updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively to support recovery efforts.

 

Documentation:

• Plan Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of disaster recovery plans, tests, and outcomes for audit and compliance purposes.
• Procedure Documentation: Document recovery procedures and protocols to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Reporting: Generate reports on disaster recovery activities and outcomes for leadership and stakeholders.

 

Process Improvement:

• Identify Improvements: Identify areas for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and maintain continuous improvement strategies to enhance disaster recovery capabilities.
• Best Practices: Implement best practices in disaster recovery planning and execution.

 

This position may require occasional on-call work to address security incidents or critical vulnerabilities.

 

Contact Tayna Hand for more information: 850-412-4060

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of disaster recovery planning, risk assessment, and backup management.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional interactions.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify vulnerabilities and improve recovery processes.
• Quick Learner: Ability to adapt to new technologies and continuously improve processes.
• Teamwork Abilities: Ability to work and contribute in a team-oriented environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to influence operations teams and establish rapport with vendors, internal, and external customers.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to plan, schedule tasks, and prioritize recovery efforts.
• Analytical Skills: Advanced analytical skills to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in disaster recovery planning or business continuity

 

 

Preferences

• Preference for experience leading or participating in annual disaster recovery tests or audits
• Preference for familiarity with risk assessment and backup/recovery strategies
• Preference for bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Preference for relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
• Preference for experience working in healthcare, government, or other regulated industries.
• Preference for familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.

 

 

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

 

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

 

 

Message from the Office of Health Care Connections (FX)

Do you want to impact people’s lives with your work? Do you want to be a part of a team that works hard and supports your efforts? Come work at FX!

FX (Florida Health Care Connections), is a transformation to ensure our Agency’s mission of Better Health Care for All Floridians continues for generations to come. Come join us and …

• • Jump into the front end of creating and implementing innovative solutions for Government Healthcare programs;
  • Take part in one of the largest transformation initiatives in Florida’s history and make a lasting impact for millions of people statewide;
  • Enjoy working with a team known for their diligence and collaboration and perceived as a leader among similar programs in the nation;
  • Enjoy benefits offered as a State of Florida employee, including health insurance options; pension and investment retirement plans; and sick and annual leave

Learn more at: https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/florida-health-care-connections-fx

Thank you for your interest!

 

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.