Disaster Recovery Analyst

First American • Santa Ana, CA

21h • Remote

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do Remote Work Welcome The DR Analyst supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of disaster recovery (DR) strategies to ensure continuity of IT services supporting critical business value streams. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in cloud infrastructure, risk management, and disaster recovery practices within a regulated environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of IT experience with exposure to disaster recovery, business continuity, or risk management; experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Foundational understanding of cloud infrastructure, IT systems architecture, risk management frameworks, and business continuity principles.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, disaster recovery testing, and documentation efforts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and track deliverables effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements related to disaster recovery and operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the enterprise Disaster Recovery (DR) program aligned with Business Continuity and critical value streams.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify resilience gaps across systems, applications, and processes; drive remediation planning and progress tracking.
• Define and validate RTOs/RPOs in partnership with Infrastructure and Platform teams.
• Coordinate DR testing activities, including BIA, dependency mapping, and gap remediation.
• Maintain documentation repositories related to disaster recovery plans, procedures, standards, and lifecycle activities.
• Track and report DR KPIs/KRIs; support continuous improvement initiatives based on testing and assessment results.
• Partner with Information Security, Compliance, Governance, and Audit teams to ensure regulatory alignment (e.g., FFIEC, DORA).
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Product, Engineering, Architecture, Business Continuity) to ensure DR strategies meet business and technical requirements.
• Research industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance DR and resilience capabilities.

Benefits

• Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed