The Associate Director of IT Disaster Recovery will lead DR operations and governance for all application and infrastructure DR plan development & maintenance, program governance and documentation and all aspects of DR testing inclusive of scheduling, planning, execution and posttest activities. This leadership role ensures continuity and resilience of critical systems and data in the event of disruptions or disasters. This role will collaborate and partner with various IT and business teams to develop disaster recovery strategies, test and validate DR plans, define efficient processes and ensure the effective recovery of IT services.
Key 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.
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Required Qualifications
- 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 Qualifications
- Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., DRII, CBCP, or similar) is preferred.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], etc.) are a plus.
Additional Information
Work-At-Home Requirements
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides 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 and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 01-19-2026About us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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