Cyber Risk Analyst, IT DR Specialist

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Cyber Risk Analyst, IT DR Specialist page is loaded## Cyber Risk Analyst, IT DR Specialist locations:
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March 27, 2026 (23 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Cyber Risk Analyst – BCP/IT DR Specialist
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**** The Job:
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** Cyber Risk Analyst – BCP/IT DR Specialist**, you’ll be part of our Corporate Cyber Security team working as a remote employee.  The Cyber Risk Analyst – BCP/IT DR Specialist is responsible for supporting and enhancing the organization’s Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and IT Disaster Recovery (DR) programs. This role will assess cyber risks, develop and maintain BCP/DR strategies, coordinate testing and exercises, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential threats, evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, and recommend improvements to minimize business disruption and data loss in the event of a cyber incident or disaster.

Key Responsibilities:

** BCP/IT DR Governance
*** Represent and articulate BCPIT DR risk to the organization, ensuring risks are clearly communicated and understood at all levels.
* Lead the governance of the BCP/IT DR program, focusing on the creation and ongoing documentation of comprehensive plans.
* Define and develop metrics that highlight the programs risks and operational performance for SBD leadership.
* Develop and drive holistic mitigation strategies, collaborating with business units to ensure ownership of mitigation actions that are aligned to overarching governance principles.
* Facilitate the development and execution of risk response tasks, ensuring mitigation efforts across business units are coordinated and governed effectively.
* Establish and maintain governance frameworks that unify business unit approaches to BCP/IT DR, ensuring consistency, scalability, and accountability.
** Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Management
*** Support enhancing the risk management program regarding the planning, documentation, quantification, and response to cybersecurity and technology risks.
* Support risk assessments, policy exception analysis, issue management, risk tolerance definition, and the creation and monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs).
* Ensure risk response activities are documented, tracked, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance and strategic objectives.
* Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices, promoting a culture of risk awareness and proactive mitigation.
** Key responsibilities
*** Investigate and understand the BCP/IT DR capabilities across the organization
* Document BCP/IT DR risks and issues according to the defined risk management framework
* Partner with leadership to determine risk appetite in accordance with BCP/IT DR risks
* Develop, maintain, and enhance the governance process for BCP/IT DR standards, processes, and documentation.
* Partner with business owners to implement and manage BCP/IT DR programs, including testing and continuous improvement.
* Conduct gap analyses and recommend enhancements for BCP/IT DR controls.
* Create and monitor program metrics for operational performance for leadership consumption.
* Create and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to track risk exposure.
* Support and oversee the execution of risk assessments.
* Collaborate with embedded risk managers and the Cyber Security Organization to align initiatives and address risks.
* Analyze and execute policy exceptions, ensuring appropriate risk acceptance and mitigation.
* Maintain risk governance documentation, dashboards, and reports.
* Stay informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices
** The Person:
*** Strong understanding of BCP/IT DR program management and risk governance.
* Knowledge of risk management frameworks and standards (ISO…