IT Governance & Disaster Recovery Analyst

Cook Systems • Memphis, TN

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Cook Systems is seeking an IT Governance & Disaster Recovery Analyst to collaborate across divisional teams in support of its Governance and Disaster Recovery efforts. The analyst will partner with product owners, solutions architects, and engineering team members to implement established processes and identify opportunities to improve programs. The role calls for a detail-oriented, adaptable problem solver who can gather requirements, develop actionable plans, communicate effectively, and resolve questions quickly. The candidate should be able to analyze situations where procedures are not being followed and find appropriate remediation rather than relying solely on rules, process, or retraining. The position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and has a hybrid workplace setting. It is a contract role.

Requirements

• Demonstrated analyst capabilities, collaboration skills, and adaptability.
• Ability to analyze problems and find suitable solutions when procedures are not being followed.
• Detail-oriented approach and experience partnering with product owners, solutions architects, and engineering team members.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to gather requirements, develop actionable plans, and resolve questions quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
• Broad understanding of COBIT processes.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery role.
• Experience with Riskonnect (formerly Castellan); preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute and educate stakeholders on the intent, objectives, and activities of IT Risk Management and Governance programs.
• Collaborate on disaster recovery plans for SaaS and on-premises products using a mix of infrastructure resources.
• Integrate program enhancements into ongoing team processes.
• Promote best practices for optimizing and maintaining documentation across multiple programs.
• Execute a regular cadence of tabletop exercises that balance divisional processes with authentic scenarios.
• Gather requirements, develop actionable plans, resolve questions, and identify opportunities to improve programs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia.
• Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life.
• 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months.
• Benefits for eligible employees begin the first of the month following their hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed