Disaster Recovery Analyst
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$40.00 to $50.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Maryland Heights, Missouri |
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Hybrid 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.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. 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
JN -082026-108256
Responsibilities:- 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 using a risk management framework.
- Build relationships across infrastructure, application, and operations teams to reduce DR gaps.
- Perform risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities, recommend avoidance and reduction strategies, and address critical points of failure.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in proof of concept and proof of technology initiatives for disaster recovery.
- Advise architecture and IT teams on efficiencies when designing DR solutions.
- Facilitate meetings for technical design, problem solving, and task implementation.
- Contribute to evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems for appropriate investment.
- Plan, lead, organize, and control projects related to selection, acquisition, development, and installation of IT systems.
- Analyze critical functions and define the scope and impact of disaster scenarios.
- Produce, create, and report on standardized documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Lead teams in the development, documentation, and coordination of tactical BC/DR plans and resources for crisis situations.
- Lead business continuity and disaster recovery training and awareness efforts.
- Analyze technical and business requirements that drive critical business and ecosystem functions.
- Identify business continuity scenarios and contingencies and advise on BC/DR plans.
- Act as a DR liaison to technical resources and business partners for new application onboarding and strategy changes.
- Ability to communicate in English with effective written and verbal skills.
- Ability to present clearly to both technical and management audiences.
- Knowledge of project management practices with the ability to organize teams.
- Understanding of a wide range 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 configuration management databases and IT ticketing and digital workflow tools.
- Understanding of change management practices and processes.
- Preferred: Knowledge of communications, cable, and Internet provider industry.
- Preferred: DRII/BCI certifications such as CBCP.
- 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, business continuity, or other IT experience in a technical or project management role.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
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