Disaster Recovery Analyst

Description:

On-site 4 onsite in Maryland Heights, MO

Our client seeks Disaster Recovery Analysts to design and implement contingency plans and recovery strategies that protect critical business data and information systems from natural or human-made events impacting operations. The role sits within IT Disaster Recovery and will support merger-related initiatives. The analyst will plan and execute DR testing, conduct business impact analyses, identify gaps using a risk management framework, and partner with infrastructure, application, and operations teams to close gaps.

The role will advise on DR solution design, lead meetings, and support evaluation and implementation of IT systems to ensure resilience. It will also drive documentation standardization, training, and awareness across business and technical stakeholders.

For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

• Develop and plan testing activities for IT business resumption plans, including on-site testing at disaster recovery sites.
• Conduct business impact analyses on applications and business functions.
• Identify and analyze gaps in current DR plans utilizing a risk management framework.
• Develop relationships among infrastructure, application, and operations teams to narrow DR gaps.
• Perform risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and recommend disaster avoidance and reduction measures.
• Participate in proof of concept and proof of technology projects as a disaster recovery subject matter expert.
• Advise architecture and IT teams on efficiencies when designing DR solutions.
• Facilitate group meetings for technical design, problem solving, and task implementation.
• Provide input on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Plan, lead, organize, and control projects related to enterprise IT systems.
• Analyze critical functions and define the scope and impact of disaster scenarios.
• Produce, create, and report on standardized documents in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Lead teams in the review, development, documentation, and coordination of tactical BC/DR plans and resources.
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery training and awareness efforts.
• Analyze technical and business requirements that drive critical functions.
• Identify business continuity scenarios and contingencies and advise on BC/DR plans.
• Serve as a DR liaison to technical resources and business partners for new application onboarding and strategy changes.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English with technical and management stakeholders.
• Ability to present clearly to both technical and management audiences.
• Understanding of project management practices with ability to organize teams.
• Broad understanding of IT functions and technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CMDBs and IT ticketing and digital workflow tools.
• Understanding of change management practices and processes.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of communications, cable television, and Internet service industries.
• Preferred: DRII/BCI certification, CBCP preferred.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Fusion Framework or similar BC/DR tools.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Cherwell CMDB and IT workflow ticketing systems.

• Bachelor's degree related to IT or 5 to 10 years of disaster recovery or business continuity experience, and/or other IT experience in a technical or project management role.