Business/Systems Analyst II

Innova Solutions•Maryland Heights, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Business/Systems Analyst II. This is a Full-Time, 6-month contract position located in Maryland Heights, MO 63043, and is an onsite role. The Business/Systems Analyst II will be responsible for developing and planning testing activities for IT business resumption plans, including on-site testing at disaster recovery sites. They will conduct Business Impact Analysis on applications and business functions, identify and analyze gaps in current DR plans using a risk management framework, and develop relationships between dependent parties to narrow DR gaps. The role involves performing risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities, recommending disaster avoidance and reduction strategies, and advising on critical points of failure and plan weaknesses. The analyst will participate in Proof of Concept/Technology projects as a Subject Matter Expert for Disaster Recovery, advise architecture and IT teams on DR solution design efficiencies, and facilitate meetings for technical design, problem-solving, and task implementation. They will also provide input on the evaluation, selection, acquisition, development, and installation of IT systems, analyze critical functions, and define disaster scenario scope and impact. Additionally, the role requires producing and standardizing documents, leading teams in the review, development, documentation, and coordination of BC/DR plans, and leading Business Continuity and DR training and awareness efforts. The analyst will analyze technical and business requirements, lead efforts to identify business continuity scenarios and contingencies, and serve as a DR liaison for new application onboarding and strategy changes.

Requirements

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 Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 tacticle 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