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Humana · 1 month ago

Associate Director, IT Disaster Recovery

Humana is committed to putting health first for its teammates and customers. The Associate Director of IT Disaster Recovery will lead disaster recovery operations and governance, ensuring the continuity and resilience of critical systems and data in the event of disruptions or disasters, while collaborating with IT and business teams to develop and validate disaster recovery strategies.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for critical IT systems and infrastructure
Ensure ITDR strategies are aligned with business continuity and risk management objectives
Coordinate and oversee the DR test lifecycle including scheduling, planning, facilitation/execution, DR education and reinforcement of best practices, and posttest activities
Work closely with IT, security and business teams to ensure that DR strategies are integrated into the overall IT and BC strategy
Provide training and awareness programs on DR protocols to IT staff and key stakeholders
Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of DR plans and processes
Prepare reporting for senior leaders on DR initiatives and status, risks and ongoing improvements
Partner with other DR leaders to ensure the management system and other tooling is effectively enabling DR strategy and program maturity
Provide regular feedback on the effectiveness of DR solutions and strategies to ensure they are meeting organizational needs
Serve as an SME in a disaster event or system failure, providing guidance on recovery activities and resource allocation
Lead post incident reviews to identify lessons learned and recommend corrective actions
A proactive, results oriented leader with strong focus on continuous improvement
Ability to stay calm and lead effectively under pressure
Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach to solving complex problems
Strong relational and communication skills, able to influence and partner with associates, leaders and executives

Qualification

Disaster Recovery PlanningBusiness Continuity ManagementIT Infrastructure ManagementRisk ManagementDR Testing CoordinationLeadership ExperienceContinuous ImprovementTrainingAwarenessPost Incident ReviewStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure, business continuity, or disaster recovery, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Must be passionate about contributing to a team that is transforming DR and maturing best practices and an organization focused on continuous improvement

Preferred

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., DRII, CBCP, or similar) is preferred
Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], etc.) are a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance

Company

Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

Humana has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (246)
2023 (284)
2022 (274)
2021 (212)
2020 (84)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$13.07B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B

Leadership Team

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Jim Rechtin
CEO and President
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Colin Drylie
Senior Vice President, Experience Transformation
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