IT Disaster Recovery Specialist

When you join the Members 1st team, you become part of something much bigger than a credit union. You become part of our faM1ly-a tight-knit bunch with big dreams and even bigger values. It is an exciting time for us as we continue to grow, and we hope that you will choose to grow along with us. Wanting the absolute best for our associates means more than just competitive pay. It means fantastic healthcare, paid benefits, opportunities for professional advancement and work-life balance - and best of all, a place where you are accepted and respected for your individuality.

The IT Disaster Recovery (DR) Specialist will collaborate with leaders across Members 1st's Information Technology and Business Continuity Teams to define and support key business recovery requirements and objectives. The IT DR Specialist supports our systems' continuing resilience, and timely recovery following the occurrence of an outage or major disaster that results in the partial or complete disruption of IT operations. The IT DR Specialist leads activities to ensure that DR service recovery plans are fully developed, documented, and tested by plan owners. With no budgetary responsibility, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking, and effectively align the IT DR activities with those of the Business Continuity Management team.

The IT Disaster Recovery (DR) Specialist will coordinate, schedule, and execute Technology Disaster Recovery planning and testing with internal teams and third-party vendors to test and validate DR services, ensure that DR tests meet both member and regulatory compliance requirements, internally and externally as applicable, implement and update DR Program process documents and collaborate in the development of written disaster recovery plans with plan owners, drive efforts to meet the desired recovery time objectives, drive constant validation of our DR programs, incorporating any identified weaknesses or points of failure into the continuous enhancement of our DR planning and testing practices, partner with the business unit, IT services, and Information Security to ensure all DR processes meet compliance criteria for PCI and other regulatory requirements, and conduct post-exercise lessons learned in order to implement DR process improvements

SKILLS
* Solid understanding of technology landscape as it relates to DR including cloud technologies and services, (AWS, Azure) operating systems, server management, information security, networking, storage and backup, and virtualization
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of current DR planning techniques and technologies as well as the methods used in performing risk analysis and business impact analysis
* Ability to work well interpersonally cross functionally and cross-discipline at various levels as well as influence and manage without direct authority
* High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
* Prior experience developing and implementing scalable IT DR programs
* Efficient in developing and maintaining DR documents, and collaborative development of written disaster recovery plans with plan owner

COMPETENCIES
* Effective knowledge
* Accountability and self-management
* Teamwork and leadership
* Communication
* Innovation and problem-solving

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
* Visually able to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
* Ability to sit for extended time periods
* Sufficient manual skill for operation of PC keyboard and other standard office equipment
* Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel
* Ability to exert minimum amounts of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects

3-5 years of related experience

At Members 1st, we look for individuals who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as people who believe in the philosophy of, WE>me. To be sure you align with our company mission, vision, values and culture reference the information below.

Company Culture is at Our Core

If there is one concept, we want you to understand about us, it is this. WE. It is a simple little word but means everything here. We think as one. One faM1ly. One community. One place where everyone belongings. Everything we do is in the best interest of all of us.

What WE Believe

Our Missions: WE serve our members, associates, and communities through support, empowerment, and meaningful relationships.

Our Vision: WE are growing our faM1ly by delivering everything they need to live well financially, through all life's moments and milestones.

Our Values: WE deliver unparalleled experiences through a culture of WE. WE > me. WE are servant leaders- at work and in the communities we serve. WE are financially safe and sound stewards of members dollars. WE are faM1ly.

Company Perks: Quick Reference

*Competitive compensation with career growth opportunities, job security, annual increases and bonus potential
*Nationally recognized 401K with up to 10% company match that helps you prepare for your future
*A multitude of benefits and incentives to stay mentally and physically healthy
*Associate Tuition Assistance - WE may help cover the cost for your continuing education courses or degree
*Affordable cost sharing arrangement for three different medical plans, dental plan and vision plan
*11 paid holidays and plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest
*WE commit to providing a healthy work/life balance - to support all the other parts of life that are important to you
*WE cover visits to our confidential Employee Assistant Program for many difficult situations that life may throw your way
*With faM1ly always in our forefront, we offer Paid Parental Leave (for both mothers and fathers) to help support your time off to bond with your new child
*Make an impact through volunteering with one of our local charities or enjoy networking with our members at a local community event
*WE provide a strong commitment to our associates with our dedication to providing professional development, leadership training & coaching opportunities
*Opportunities to plan events, enhance recognition programs, network, and connect with other associates (both virtually and in-person) by joining or leading one of our four established Associate Resources Groups (ARGs)
*Women in Leadership
*Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
*Care Connections
*PEER (Peer Experience, Engagement and Recognition)
*Mandatory fun? Yes, please. Enjoy team building, special events, and our faM1ly atmosphere

Join a company that grows with you - personally and professionally