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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8-hour shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The IT Disaster Recovery Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and scaling a comprehensive disaster recovery program to ensure the organization?s technology systems and data can be effectively restored in the event of a disruption. The IT Disaster Recovery Manager will collaborate closely with ongoing disaster recovery initiatives and lead the development of strategies, plans, and procedures that support business continuity and recovery objectives. This role will build and lead a team over time and will work across departments to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and industry best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree preferred Majors: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity
• Minimum Seven (7) Years experience:
• Relevant experience in IT disaster recovery, business continuity, or IT operations.
• Proven experience managing or supporting disaster recovery programs, including planning, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with cross-functional IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience with industry standards and frameworks like ISO 22301, NIST, or ITIL related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Strong understanding of cloud disaster recovery strategies and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware).
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate disaster recovery testing and validation exercises.
• Excellent project management skills, with familiarity in methodologies like PMI or Agile considered a plus.

• Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE)
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) ? Focuses on business continuity but includes disaster recovery aspects.
• Disaster Recovery Certified Specialist (DRCS)

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system. 

Within Penn State Health?s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth. 

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Health, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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