Disaster Recovery Analyst

Maryland Heights, MO


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Type: Contract

Category: Business Analysis

Industry: Communications

Reference ID: JN -082026-108256

Date Posted: 08/11/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/TfnFq6


Description:

On-site 4 onsite in Maryland Heights, MO

 

Our client seeks Disaster Recovery Analysts to design and implement contingency plans and recovery strategies that protect critical business data and information systems from natural or human-made events impacting operations. The role sits within IT Disaster Recovery and will support merger-related initiatives. The analyst will plan and execute DR testing, conduct business impact analyses, identify gaps using a risk management framework, and partner with infrastructure, application, and operations teams to close gaps. The role will advise on DR solution design, lead meetings, and support evaluation and implementation of IT systems to ensure resilience. It will also drive documentation standardization, training, and awareness across business and technical stakeholders.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Develop and plan testing activities for IT business resumption plans, including on-site testing at disaster recovery sites.
  • Conduct business impact analyses on applications and business functions.
  • Identify and analyze gaps in current DR plans utilizing a risk management framework.
  • Develop relationships among infrastructure, application, and operations teams to narrow DR gaps.
  • Perform risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and recommend disaster avoidance and reduction measures.
  • Participate in proof of concept and proof of technology projects as a disaster recovery subject matter expert.
  • Advise architecture and IT teams on efficiencies when designing DR solutions.
  • Facilitate group meetings for technical design, problem solving, and task implementation.
  • Provide input on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Plan, lead, organize, and control projects related to enterprise IT systems.
  • Analyze critical functions and define the scope and impact of disaster scenarios.
  • Produce, create, and report on standardized documents in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Lead teams in the review, development, documentation, and coordination of tactical BC/DR plans and resources.
  • Lead business continuity and disaster recovery training and awareness efforts.
  • Analyze technical and business requirements that drive critical functions.
  • Identify business continuity scenarios and contingencies and advise on BC/DR plans.
  • Serve as a DR liaison to technical resources and business partners for new application onboarding and strategy changes.

Experience Requirements:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English with technical and management stakeholders.
  • Ability to present clearly to both technical and management audiences.
  • Understanding of project management practices with ability to organize teams.
  • Broad understanding of IT functions and technologies.
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments.
  • Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery best practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with CMDBs and IT ticketing and digital workflow tools.
  • Understanding of change management practices and processes.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of communications, cable television, and Internet service industries.
  • Preferred: DRII/BCI certification, CBCP preferred.
  • Preferred: Experience with Fusion Framework or similar BC/DR tools.
  • Preferred: Experience with Cherwell CMDB and IT workflow ticketing systems.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree related to IT or 5 to 10 years of disaster recovery or business continuity experience, and/or other IT experience in a technical or project management role.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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