IT Business Analyst III
Job#: 3017496
Job Description:
Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Charlotte NC
Duration: 12 months
Pay-rate: $40.00 – $46.08/hr
Description
Responsible for supporting the Business Continuity Program’s (BCP) Application Resiliency Testing Requirements. This role will support testing deliverables across Global Technology. The role will work closely with all Technical Recovery Testing: to include Application Resiliency Certification (ARC), Shared Application Platform (SAP), Application Production Location (APL) testing and Data Restore Testing.
Roles and Responsibilities
Drive Annual effort to improve recoverability and resiliency through resiliency testing program
Track applications ability to perform testing while ensuring recovery strategies are documented according to standards
Track compliance and remediation strategies for any applications that are out of compliance
Communicates, influences, and negotiates both vertically and horizontally to leverage necessary resources to complete deliverables on time
Accountable for weekly notification and escalation processes supporting upcoming and past due work
Handles ad-hoc requests to direct internal customers to procedures, requirements, and reporting
Support technology teams in firm-wide risk programs (i.e., delivering requested artefacts, verify completeness / accuracy)
Coordinate with Technology Management in monitoring the execution, collection, and completion of Testing activities
Partner with Technology Management in the execution of quality assurance programs – ensure completeness of testing
Required Skills
Sound knowledge in business continuity and Disaster Recovery testing
Strong in Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly with Excel – ability to code – and PowerPoint; able to put together reports/decks, SharePoint, Access, and Visio
Ability to learn quickly, including learning systems, and produce results
Ability to lead projects to completion with minimal management oversight.
Experience in coordinating with different stakeholders to drive Business continuity and Disaster Recovery drills
JIRA Experience
Prior experience with Business Continuity processes desirable
Preferred process improvement and Operational Excellence exposure
Creativity – able to look at a problem from a new perspective and to develop new ideas and solutions
Ability to understand new technologies, intellectually curious.
Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change
Experience working in a global environment
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.