IT Disaster Recovery Analyst

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)•Carmel, IN

6h•$85,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

MISO is seeking an IT Disaster Recovery Analyst II to support and strengthen our enterprise Disaster Recovery (DR) program. In this role, you’ll help ensure compliance, improve recovery processes, and enhance the resilience of critical technology systems. You’ll collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to document recovery requirements, coordinate testing, and implement solutions that support regulatory standards. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building reliable, resilient systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR five (5) years of relevant experience
Experience in disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing (enterprise environment preferred)
Solid foundation in infrastructure and network fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers), with exposure to cybersecurity preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans to ensure timely restoration of critical systems, applications, and data
Planning and executing disaster recovery exercises, simulations, and tabletop tests
Monitoring and evaluating DR tools, technologies, and processes for effectiveness and compliance
Partnering with stakeholders to define recovery objectives, strategies, and priorities based on business impact analysis
Creating training materials and providing guidance to teams involved in recovery efforts
Documenting lessons learned, incident reports, and recommending improvements following tests or real events
Contributing to broader business continuity and resilience initiatives
Supporting and enhancing compliance efforts, including NERC CIP-009 program improvements