Associate Director, IT Disaster Recovery

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The Associate Director of IT Disaster Recovery will lead DR operations and governance for all application and infrastructure DR plan development & maintenance, program governance and documentation and all aspects of DR testing inclusive of scheduling, planning, execution and posttest activities. This leadership role ensures continuity and resilience of critical systems and data in the event of disruptions or disasters. This role will collaborate and partner with various IT and business teams to develop disaster recovery strategies, test and validate DR plans, define efficient processes and ensure the effective recovery of IT services.

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for critical IT systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure ITDR strategies are aligned with business continuity and risk management objectives
• Coordinate and oversee the DR test lifecycle including scheduling, planning, facilitation/execution, DR education and reinforcement of best practices, and posttest activities.
• Work closely with IT, security and business teams to ensure that DR strategies are integrated into the overall IT and BC strategy
• Provide training and awareness programs on DR protocols to IT staff and key stakeholders
• Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of DR plans and processes
• Prepare reporting for senior leaders on DR initiatives and status, risks and ongoing improvements
• Partner with other DR leaders to ensure the management system and other tooling is effectively enabling DR strategy and program maturity
• Provide regular feedback on the effectiveness of DR solutions and strategies to ensure they are meeting organizational needs.
• Serve as an SME in a disaster event or system failure, providing guidance on recovery activities and resource allocation
• Lead post incident reviews to identify lessons learned and recommend corrective actions
• A proactive, results oriented leader with strong focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to stay calm and lead effectively under pressure
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach to solving complex problem s
• Strong relational and communication skills, able to influence and partner with associates, leaders and executives.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure, business continuity, or disaster recovery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Must be passionate about contributing to a team that is transforming DR and maturing best practices and an organization focused on continuous improvement.

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., DRII, CBCP, or similar) is preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], etc.) are a plus.

• WAH requirements:
  Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Travel:
While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$142,300 - $195,700 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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