Technology Resilience Analyst II

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Technology Resilience Analyst II supports and enhances the organization’s ability to withstand, respond to, and recover from technology-related disruptions. The role assesses, develops, and implements technology resilience strategies and recovery plans to help ensure the continuity or recovery of critical systems and services. The analyst works with Information Security, IT, business units, and risk management to identify and document functional interactions, facilitate testing, identify vulnerabilities, recommend improvements, and monitor compliance with resilience policies and standards. The position typically works remotely, with occasional office-based requirements. It participates in on-call rotations, responds to incidents outside normal business hours, and takes part in periodic disaster recovery exercises. Some travel may be required for training or multi-site support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field.
At least 2 years of practical experience directly supporting technology resilience, disaster recovery, or business continuity.
Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks, such as ISO 22301 and NIST SP 800-34.
Disaster Recovery II (ABCP) Associate Business Continuity Professional certification upon hire.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Experience conducting technology risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as NIST, DRII, GDPR, SOX, and HIPAA as they relate to IT resilience.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in documenting processes, preparing reports, and delivering presentations to stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to participate in on-call rotations, respond to incidents outside normal business hours, and engage in periodic disaster recovery exercises.
Some travel may be required for training or multi-site support.

Nice To Haves

Disaster Recovery II (CBCP) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses to identify technology vulnerabilities and potential points of failure.
Assist in developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical applications and infrastructure.
Monitor, test, and report on the effectiveness of resilience controls and recovery procedures, and recommend improvements.
Support incident response and recovery activities during unplanned technology outages or cybersecurity events.
Collaborate with IT teams to review architecture and infrastructure for resilience against cyberattacks, hardware failures, and natural disasters.
Track regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to technology resilience and help ensure organizational compliance.
Prepare documentation, metrics, and reports for management and stakeholders regarding resilience activities and incidents.
Provide training and awareness programs to promote a culture of resilience across the organization.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid Time Off, available day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.