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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

IT Disaster Recovery Analyst

Florida 34475, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $62K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an IT Disaster Recovery Analyst to develop, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the Marion County Sheriff's Office. The role involves identifying risks, coordinating recovery efforts, and ensuring critical systems are protected and recoverable after disruptions.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics."

Assist in the Development and implementation of comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the organization

Coordinate and conduct disaster recovery testing and simulations, including DR site fail over recovery plans to ensure the disaster recovery plan is current and effective

Assist in incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, and reporting of security breaches or incidents

Ensure the health and performance of backup systems by regularly monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting to guarantee reliable data protection and recovery capabilities

Monitor the effectiveness of disaster recovery procedures on an ongoing basis, generating regular reports to assess readiness and identify potential weaknesses

Collaborate with the internal IT teams on data protection to ensure applications are backed up appropriately and that the backups are periodically tested successfully

Identify critical processes and systems that require high availability and quick recovery times

Assist in the creation and maintenance of emergency communication plans, ensuring that key stakeholders are informed during a disruption

Ensure that all disaster recovery procedures, including those related to the DR site, comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies

Respond to actual disasters or disruptions, coordinating recovery efforts and providing ongoing support to restore operations

Translate user needs and business processes into technical requirements

Develop documentation and procedures for the installation, maintenance, and use of systems

Ensure accuracy and integrity of data and applications through analysis and problem resolution

Make recommendations and implement solutions to improve system functionality, performance, and stability

Perform day-to-day monitoring of disaster recovery systems and processes, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure system availability and effective recovery operations

Develop and maintain documentation related to disaster recovery plans, procedures, and testing results

Perform other related duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re-assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff

Qualification

Disaster recovery planningRisk assessmentBusiness impact analysisDisaster recovery toolsTechnical documentationCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsEffective communication

Required

Associates degree or equivalent experience

A strong understanding of disaster recovery principles, practices, and tools is essential, along with experience in risk assessment, business impact analysis, and the development of recovery strategies

Customer service experience

Strong organizational skills to balance multiple projects within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business awareness

Must be willing to work beyond normal hours of operation

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and with the written word

Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Screening and Drug Screening

Flexibility to work extended hours, nights, weekends

Maintain a valid Florida driver's license

Preferred

2+ years of experience in disaster recovery planning or a related field

Familiarity with disaster recovery tools and technologies is a plus

Benefits

Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service.

Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday.

Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor.

Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy.

Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws. (See Operations Directive 3035.00)

Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire.

Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled.

Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency.

Uniforms and Equipment: Uniforms are furnished to employees in positions that require the wearing of a uniform, including civilian positions. When appropriate to the position, leather and firearms are also furnished. A uniform cleaning allowance is also given to most uniformed employees.

Assigned Vehicles: The Agency furnishes vehicles for certain positions, to be used according to the vehicle use policies. Where vehicles are furnished, the Agency pays all business related operational costs, including fuel and lubricants, maintenance, and insurance.

Sick Leave: Full-time employees receive sick leave at the daily rate of .26302 hours or approximately eight hours per month.

Recruit School Tuition Reimbursement: The agency may provide tuition reimbursement to full-time employees who, in order to advance their careers within the Agency, enroll in and complete, in good standing, the law enforcement recruit school or the corrections recruit school.

Incentive Pay for Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers: These officers are eligible for incentive pay up to $130 per month, depending on education and career development courses completed.

Educational Achievement Pay: Employees, other than law enforcement or corrections officers, are eligible for Educational Achievement Pay, up to a maximum of $80 per month, depending on completion of college degree courses.

Higher Educations Reimbursement Program: The Marion County Sheriff's Office provides financial assistance to those employees (civilian and sworn) seeking college credit as a means of improving their skills knowledge and abilities.