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Disaster Recovery Analyst

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $45.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, San Francisco
Dec 16, 2025
Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Disaster Recovery Analyst to support the organization's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) program. This role focuses on ensuring that critical systems, applications, and business processes are protected against disruption, and that recovery plans are tested, validated, and continuously improved. The Disaster Recovery Analyst will work closely with cross-functional our the clients teams, business units, vendors, and compliance teams to maintain recovery readiness, execute test plans, and support audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DR operations, resiliency planning, and recovery testing, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Disaster Recovery Planning & Documentation * Document the schedule for fleet testing activities * Identify all internal applications supported by * Until DR is fully integrated in Fusion, maintain the current RTO/RPO for each of these applications * Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to ensure recovery plans align with Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) * Maintain inventory of critical systems, applications, and dependencies. * Assist in developing the corporate DR template * Develop, maintain, and update disaster recovery (DR) plans, runbooks, and procedures. * Work with the application teams to develop DR plans within Fusion Framework * Assist in developing a fleet template in Fusion Framework * Migrating fleet plans to Fusion Framework Testing & Validation * Ensure application teams complete yearly exercises following the program requirements. (y1 - tabletop, y2 - functional test, y3 - full production test) * Administer, plan, coordinate, and execute DR tests and fleet-wide program (tabletop exercises, failover tests, simulation drills) * Completing exercises via Fusion Framework vs JIRA * Document test results, identify gaps, and track remediation through closure. * Partner with system/application owners to validate recovery strategies and ensure readiness. Monitoring & Governance * Assist in maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 22301, FFIEC, NIST, DORA). * Track and report on DR metrics, testing outcomes, and risk exposure to leadership. * Support vendor assessments to ensure third-party recovery capabilities meet organizational standards. Incident Response Support * Provide support during actual outages or crises, including plan activation and coordination. * Work with IT and business stakeholders to ensure timely escalation, communication, and recovery execution. Continuous Improvement * Research industry best practices and emerging technologies for disaster recovery and resilience. * Recommend improvements to processes, tools, and documentation. * Train end users and stakeholders on DR policies and procedures. * Other duties as required to support the Business Resilience program Skills & Qualifications * Technical Skills Understanding of data backup technologies, replication, and failover processes. Familiarity with cloud recovery solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments. Knowledge of infrastructure (servers, storage, networks, virtualization) and application dependencies. Experience with BCDR tools such as Fusion Framework, ServiceNow, Archer, or similar. Proficiency in developing dashboards, metrics, and reports for leadership review. * Professional Skills 3-5 years of experience in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Resiliency, or related field. Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and presentation. Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset. Skills Disaster recovery, Business continuity, Risk management, Business continuity planning, Disaster recovery planning, Fusion Framework System, FFS Additional Skills & Qualifications - This is building a disaster recovery plan for the clients products, which are cloud based software - Experience with technical recovery will be very important - They need experience with cloud recovery and be familiar enough to recognize something wrong when they hear it. This is new internally and they need this expertise on the team. - They currently are acting reactively towards the regulatory compliance requirements and changes happening and their processes need to be tested monthly and quarterly - They want to bring their plans to multiple areas where they are stored in Fusion - Ability to work with technical people and shape their mindset and help them align with the processes they need to follow to be compliant with the BCDRP - They have leads on the team setting the priorities that they will be responsible to execute on. - The team currently does not have any templates for their fleet of products. This person will work with the BC PM to develop these templates. - This person will also have to join a Fusion class once they are onboarded. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.