Disaster recovery specialist job description

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Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
About this Position
At Texas Mutual, we're focused on creating a stronger, safer Texas. That means helping injured workers return to a productive life, empowering businesses to thrive, and giving back to our communities. The Risk Office supports that goal by identifying, assessing, and evaluating risks and opportunities and mitigating risks that may significantly affect the company's ability to achieve its strategic objectives.

As a senior-level Disaster Recovery Consultant, you will provide support to the Chief Risk Officer and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the company's disaster recovery program. The ideal person for this position is analytically minded, driven for results, able to work and make decisions independently, and possesses high levels of integrity and trust.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

In this role, you can expect to:
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement best practices to protect and restore data and systems in the event of a disaster.Ensure that resiliency foundations are incorporated in all technology solutions.Align disaster recovery planning priorities and business continuity plans to ensure information systems recover following an interruption in services as a result of a disaster.Support the design, development, installation, implementation and administration of technology solutions by ensuring that disaster recovery is embedded in the solutions.Coordinate IT disaster recovery testing and exercises, documenting results and implementing recommended improvements.Collaborating with key stakeholders and third-party vendors to define and maintain resilience requirements for critical business processes.Define and maintain the order of system restoration to return to critical business operations.Develop and maintain data recovery plans, including reconciliation of information databases to preserve information integrity.Design, facilitate, and analyze technical and procedural tests and exercises to validate disaster recovery plans.

It is required that you:
Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, or experience.Have 4-6 years years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery or related field or equivalent education, training, or experience.Possess strong analytical organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.Have the ability to act in a consultative manner as a trusted adviser, as well as provide effective challenge.Work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple processes.Effectively interface with all levels of internal management, other departments, and stakeholders across the organization.

It would be great if you:
Are certified as a Disaster Recovery Professional or in progress of obtaining certification.Have an understanding of risk management practices and methodologies, including risk assessment and a solid understanding of internal control and mitigation strategies.Have an understanding of the insurance industry.Have project management experience.

Note: This position is based in our Austin office. Relocation assistance provided.
Flex-Hybrid Work Environment:

Texas Mutual's flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by either working remotely or collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.

Our Benefits:
Flex-hybrid work environment for most positions Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase Professional development and tuition reimbursement Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%Three weeks' time off for vacation Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year Generous sick, holiday and volunteer time off Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance Life and disability insurance Flexible spending account Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources Free identity theft protection Free 2nd medical opinion service Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation Employee referral bonus

Are you passionate about addressing social justice and sustainability? If so, our service-minded AmeriCorps team needs your help!

Climate change is here, increasing the size and frequency of natural disasters and displacing over 15 million people each year. Hurricanes like Ida, Harvey, Maria, and Katrina disproportionately affect underresourced communities, whose road to recovery often takes years. SBP is dedicated to shrinking the time between disaster and recovery, work that includes helping individual homeowners and communities rebuild after a disaster.

Take a gap year with us! Over the course of 10 months, you can help us rebuild homes, repair lives, and fortify families from reaching their breaking point. As an SBP AmeriCorps member, you can choose to directly assist in our construction and disaster deployment efforts, or choose to play a crucial role in coordinating services to disaster survivors.

New Orleans and Houston members may also serve in SBP's in addition to working with home repair clients. The Opportunity Housing Program provides affordable, storm-resilient, energy-efficient homes for sale and rent to lower-income residents, to help them build resilience before disaster strikes. AmeriCorps members will gain valuable experience in how to redevelop neighborhoods and build housing that is affordable and resilient.
Where can you choose to serve?

New Orleans, Louisiana Lake Charles, Louisiana Houston, Texas San Juan, Puerto Rico - Spanish language competency required


What positions are available?


As a , you will rebuild, construct, and fortify the homes of disaster survivors. You will learn and master many phases of construction, and lead, mentor, and coach volunteers as they assist with your rebuilding efforts. You will learn sustainability and energy efficiency techniques that help homes better withstand future storms. No construction experience is necessary. As a , you will recruit and coordinate volunteer visits. You will welcome volunteer groups, talk to them about the impact of their service, and empower individuals to join us in being part of the solution! As a , you will streamline SBP's warehouse and delivery system operations and make daily deliveries of supplies to our service sites. By prioritizing efficiency and ensuring our sites have the materials they need, you will actively help SBP reduce the time to bring disaster-impacted families back home. As a , you will play a fundamental role in maintaining the momentum of our operations by overseeing the construction progress of our client's homes. You will be involved from start to finish, whether securing proper permits for each site, designing subcontractor schedules, or monitoring overall site progress. As a , you will be our clients' main point of contact through their time with SBP. Client Services Coordinators serve as a liaison for disaster survivors, offering them support by assessing needs, providing referrals, and guiding the application and construction process. Your work will fortify these members of our community from reaching their breaking points. As a , you will embody SBP's dedication to timely response, deploying to disaster-impacted communities following the immediate impact of natural disasters. When not on deployment, you will serve as Project Leads supporting recovery in your community. This role is only available at the New Orleans and Houston operating sites.

COVID-19 Safety Statement: SBP requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all team members. SBP team members closely interact with vulnerable populations. As such, we have an obligation to ensure that no team member poses a direct threat to the health or safety of our clients, themselves, or others in the workplace. All vaccinated team members will be required to submit photocopies of the front and back of their vaccination cards prior to onboarding with SBP.


SBP AmeriCorps Benefits:


Monthly stipend of $2,100 Free individual Cigna health insurance A housing stipend of $175/month for AmeriCorps alumni Relocation reimbursement of up to $500 for eligible members of $6,495 (Can be used as tuition assistance and/or for repaying qualified student loans and is awarded upon successful completion of a 10-month term of service) Student loan forbearance for qualified loans Free Mental Health, Financial, and Legal support through the Member Assistance Program


When would you start?


We have rolling start dates throughout the year! Submit your application now and one of our recruiters can talk to you about upcoming start dates.


Want to learn more?


Watch video to hear how we are helping prevent people from reaching their breaking point. Watch this video to learn



As an AmeriCorps member serving with SBP, you will be part of the growing national service movement. You will receive professional development with a dynamic social-impact organization that is pioneering a new model for disaster recovery to support people, especially those who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. If you're committed to learning, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with volunteers, we want you on our team!


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Salary Description


$2,100.00 per month and $6,495 education award


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Hours: 9:00 am 6:00 pm, Monday Friday w/Saturdays

Pay: $30.00 - $49.00/hr. Depending on experience.

The experience you need to succeed:

* 1 or more years experience in information security, disaster recovery, incident response, business continuity planning, or equivalent qualifications
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, Business Management, or other related field required, or equivalent work experience
* Knowledge of project management processes
* Experience supporting and building and implementing enhancements for an Enterprise-wide IT Security Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Program

What youll do:

* Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical guidance around disaster recovery/business continuity and incident response best practices
* Design and implement an organizational framework to support DR/BC/IR programs
* Work with the IS Manager to assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of DR/BC/IR plans to ensure they are current, effective, and aligned with business needs
* Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to prioritize business functions and processes and to identify risks that can adversely impact the Credit Union's resources or reputation
* Assist in maintaining a program to introduce key concepts, such as program management, risk awareness, identification of critical functions/processes, recovery strategies, and exercising/testing
* Assist in defining organizational roles, lines of authority and succession of authority
* Assist in developing procedures and maintain the Credit Union's incident response plan
* Other duties as assigned.

Your Purpose will be:

Every employee is responsible for fulfilling our Mission Statement: To improve the financial well-being of our members, while providing world class service.

The person in this position will assist in developing, maintaining, and testing UFirst Credit Unions disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response programs under the guidance of the Information Security Manager.

Perks for you:

* Opportunity for advancement and career growth.
* Ongoing paid training opportunities.
* 12 paid holidays and paid time off.
* Affordable health insurance options for all employees.
* Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
* 14.47% 401(k) contribution (no matching necessary).
* Credit Union benefits including discounts on credit card interest rates and discounts on mortgage loan fees.

Get to know UFirst Credit Union:

The UFirst Credit Union, previously known as University Federal Credit Union, is a full-service financial co-operative, serving the needs of over 100,000 member-owners and their communities in Utah. Established at the University of Utah, UFirst provides the best rates and service on whatever products its members need whether it's a mortgage, auto, or commercial loan.

Our vision is, Making the difference to every member, every day! This is not only accomplished through the world-class service we strive to provide to each member, but also through our ongoing community outreach projects. The Credit Union is also making the difference to our employees by encouraging ongoing development and continued opportunism for advancement.