Disaster Recovery Analyst

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Disaster Recovery Analyst is responsible for coordinating and implementing aspects of Emory's enterprise-wide disaster recovery program which spans both university and healthcare lines of business.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for IT disaster recovery within the institution.
• Collaborates closely with key IT and business stakeholders to develop, implement, and test disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Supports alignment with Emory's Business Continuity and Critical Event Preparedness and Response programs.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of disaster recovery policies, procedures, guidance and training and monitors adherence to disaster recovery requirements.
• Coordinates efforts to maintain a central repository of disaster recovery documentation, artifacts, plans, test results, and other information necessary to effectively recover from adverse events. Implements disaster recovery governance processes.
• Contributes to regular executive level reporting on the status of the disaster recovery program.
• Administers and maintains tools and data used to facilitate management of the disaster recovery program.
• Coordinates and executes the testing processes utilized to validate the disaster recovery plans.
• Maintains recovery and testing records in a controlled repository, and control access to and distribution of the results to authorized personnel.
• Plays a coordinating role in the recovery of systems in response to actual adverse events.
• Stays informed of current state of the art disaster recovery and business continuity best practices.
• Maintains situational awareness of the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and those most likely to lead to adverse events.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and three years of related IT experience including demonstrated technical expertise in business continuity or disaster recovery, project management skills, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of technical architecture for applications, databases, and networking, including cloud.
• Excellent team participation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains high standards of personal integrity, whilst demonstrating respect for other viewpoints.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery technologies, methodologies, and practices in policy, standards, and best practices.
• The following certifications are preferred: ABCP - Associate Business Continuity Professional (DRI), CBRITP - Certified Business Resilience IT Professional, DRCP - Disaster Recovery Certified Planner, EDRP - EC-Council's Disaster Recovery Professional.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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