Disaster Recovery Architect

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Technology Services (DTS), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Disaster Recovery Architect. This position will proactively solve unique and complex systems problems and provide expert-level support through performing system analysis and design, operations and maintenance, security, systems management, technical support, and resource management. The Disaster Recovery Architect is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the restoration of vital systems and data after a natural or human-made disaster. The DR Architect coordinates with Division leaders, teams of engineers, technicians, and other IT professionals to ensure the organization can quickly recover from any type of disruption. This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all infrastructure technologies
• Evaluating and testing emerging technologies
• Installing and repairing PC hardware and software
• Advanced information system configuration management
• Systems Administration skills including data replication, data backups and restoration, servers, etc. (All equipment and technologies that would need to be restored in the event of a disaster)
• Managing large enterprise-wide projects
• Solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others
• Interpersonal, written and oral communication
• Working collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Building strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Expert troubleshooting
• Remain open to others' ideas and trying new things
• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Develop and write technical documentation
• Apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met
• Demonstrate expertise in advanced information system configuration management
• Take a customer-centric approach to problem solving; solicits customer feedback to improve service
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 or more years of experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, and systems design (or equivalent experience).
• Applicants for this position will be required to apply for and show proof of receipt of a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card.
• Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Work with business subject matter experts to develop and document business DR requirements, business risks, solution testing, and IT support requirements.
• Establish and maintain regular DR communications, along with command and control plans.
• Review and document technology requirements for remote access and remote support activities.
• Champion statewide DR collaboration in order to drive cost efficiencies.
• Assist business units with the coordination of agency business impact assessments, DR exercises and managing of recovery events.
• Assist with post-mortem discussions to resolve DR testing issues.
• Assist DES Divisions with interpreting rules and regulations applicable to the agency pertaining to DR.
• Continued follow-up of agencies IT business needs for DR.
• Maintain accurate master copies of DR procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings of State agencies' DR teams to assist with documenting the strategic DR goals to meet State of Arizona's business continuity and recovery requirements, along with capabilities for remote support.
• Ensure continuous evaluation of the DR program to identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks.
• Periodic cost assessments of DR options available to business, including mass communications and preparedness solutions.
• Participates in projects by evaluating infrastructure and applications as they relate to DR to reduce security risks and enhance the Agency's overall security posture.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.
• The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior