Business/Systems Analyst at American Cybersystems, Inc. Maryland Heights, Missouri

Business/Systems Analyst II

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Business/Systems Analyst II. Position Type: Full-Time, Contract Duration: 6 months Location: Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (Onsite) As a Business/Systems Analyst II, you will:

• Develops and plans testing activities for IT business resumption plans, including on-site testing at disaster recovery site
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis on applications and business functions
• Identify and analyze the gaps in current DR plans utilizing a risk management framework
• Develop relationships between dependent parties to narrow the DR gaps, Infrastructure, application (business and technical) and operations
• Perform risk analysis to identify points of vulnerability and recommend disaster avoidance and reduction and makes recommendations regarding critical points of failure and plan weakness
• Participate in Proof of Concept/Technology projects as a Subject Matter Expert for Disaster Recovery
• Advise architecture and IT teams on efficiencies when designing DR solutions
• Facilitate small to large size group meetings for technical design, problem solving, and task implementation
• Provides input on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems
• Plans, leads, organizes, and controls projects related to selection, acquisition, development, and installation of IT systems for the enterprise
• Analyzing critical functions and defining the scope and impact of disaster scenarios
• Produce, create, and report on standardization of documents in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Lead multiple teams in the review development, documentation, and coordination of tactical BC/DR plans and resources to ensure disaster recovery operations are being followed in crisis situation.
• Lead Business Continuity and DR training and awareness efforts with application and business functions as needed
• Analyze technical and business requirements that drive critical business and ecosystem functions
• Lead efforts to identify business continuity scenarios, and contingencies and advise on business continuity and DR plans
• Serves as a DR liaison to technical resource and business partners for new application on-boarding as well as strategy changes to current applications and environments

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English with effective communication skills
• Ability to speak clearly to both technical and management resources
• Strong understanding of project management practices and ability to manage and organized groups in a team setting
• Strong understanding of a wide variety of IT functions and technologies
• Ability to effectively work independently and in team environments
• Understanding of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery best practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) and IT Ticketing and Digital Management Workflow tools
• Understanding of Change Management practices, processes, and utilization

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of communications, cable television, and/or Internet provider industry
• DRII/BCI related DR/BC certification with CBCP preferred
• Use of Fusion Framework BC/DR management tool or similar product
• Understanding of project management practices and procedures
• Use of Cherwell CMDB and IT Workflow ticketing system.

Pay Range*: $40-$45 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).