Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Governance (Disaster Recovery)
Location: Remote (Onsite preferred – Fridley, MN)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Governance (Disaster Recovery) to oversee and strengthen enterprise disaster recovery (DR) and resilience programs.
This role is focused on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)—ensuring disaster recovery plans, testing, and processes are properly implemented, maintained, and aligned with industry standards such as ISO 22301 and NIST.
You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive resilience, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Disaster Recovery Governance
- Govern enterprise DR framework and ensure recovery requirements are defined and maintained
- Enforce DR policies, standards, and controls across systems
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Review and validate BIAs for critical applications and dependencies
- Ensure recovery objectives (RTO/RPO) are accurate and up to date
DR Testing & Exercises
- Oversee DR testing, simulations, and tabletop exercises
- Identify gaps and drive improvements based on test outcomes
Risk & Audit Management
- Track DR-related risks, issues, and remediation plans
- Support internal/external audits and ensure audit readiness
Stakeholder Engagement
- Advise application owners on DR planning and compliance
- Collaborate with IT, cloud, and business continuity teams
Required Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in Cybersecurity Governance, IT Risk, Disaster Recovery, or Business Continuity
- Strong experience with BIA, DR planning/testing, and audit support
- Knowledge of ISO 22301 and/or NIST SP 800-34
- Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills
Preferred
- Experience in large or regulated environments
- Familiarity with GRC tools, risk registers, or audit platforms
- Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CBCP
