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IT Governance & Disaster Recovery Analyst

Location: Memphis, TN

Job Type: contract

Company: IDR

Category: Security

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IT Governance and Disaster Recovery Analyst

IDR is seeking a IT Governance and Disaster Recovery Analyst to join one of our industry-leading clients. This role is critical in supporting and advancing IT governance, risk management, and disaster recovery efforts across a wide array of cross-functional teams.

You’ll work directly with product owners, solutions architects, and engineers to implement process frameworks, execute realistic disaster recovery exercises, and drive compliance with governance standards. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing technical precision with operational strategy, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Support and promote IT Governance and Risk Management frameworks and activities.

• Collaborate with teams to develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery (DR) plans across SaaS and on-prem environments.

• Lead tabletop exercises that simulate real-world disaster scenarios.

• Analyze existing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and clarity.

• Own and maintain high-quality documentation across multiple programs and platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).

• Support internal audits and drive timely resolution of findings.

• Coordinate multiple ongoing projects and initiatives with varied stakeholders and timelines.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in IT Governance, Risk Management, or Disaster Recovery planning.

• Strong documentation and process analysis skills using tools like Confluence or SharePoint.

• Familiarity with COBIT or similar governance frameworks.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical teams.

• Ability to manage complex initiatives, meet deadlines, and resolve ambiguity independently.

• Project management capabilities and attention to detail.

• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery role.

• Preferred: Experience with Riskonnect (formerly Castellan).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package

• Full benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more

• Opportunity to join an industry-leading organization

• Close-knit, team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

• 20+ years of proven industry experience in 4 major markets

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

• Dedicated Engagement Manager committed to your success

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 10 years in a row

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.

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