Business Continuity Analyst

QTS Realty Trust; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Business Continuity professional to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise continuity program in Georgia. The role requires collaborating with multiple Lines of Business to build robust continuity plans, perform BIAs, and coordinate drills and training.

The position emphasizes risk assessment, incident management, and regulatory awareness, with a focus on continuous improvement and alignment to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant Business Continuity Management experience.
• Experience in business continuity documentation: BIA, incident management, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining the business continuity framework.
• Coordinate with lines of business to implement continuity plans and testing.
• Develop customer communications and emergency preparedness materials.
• Support crisis management and real-time incident response as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders to improve emergency notifications and risk monitoring.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

other duties may be assigned

Assist in and contribute to the design, development, maintenance, and implementation of the QTS business continuity framework, business impact analyses, recovery strategy development, contingency planning, and business continuity awareness. Develop an understanding of business operations, processes, and strategies that require business continuity capabilities. Assist with the development, maintenance, and testing of business continuity plans, customer-facing communications, and emergency preparedness materials. Work closely with all Lines of Business (LOBs) to coordinate business continuity activities, and provide guidance to users on plan development, detail, testing, and execution. Maintain program processes and practices that effectively ensure the enterprise program seeks continuous improvement, remains current, incorporates/aligns with industry standards and practices as appropriate, and adequately covers general regulatory/audit requirements Collect and analyze data to build plans and processes that support current requirements and scale with projected growth. Evaluate business continuity technology and software requirements, to include the utilization of existing data and business continuity software and identifying improvement opportunities to increase efficiency. Assist with the development and facilitation of enterprise-wide event exercises and training. Support crisis management teams to plan, manage, and recover from natural and man-made disaster events. Support real-time incident/crisis management activities and response as required. Liaise with QTS Stakeholders to initiate, maintain, and improve Emergency Notifications to employees, customers, and vendors. Manage emergency communication platforms. Liaise with QTS Intelligence Program to evaluate and disseminate threat reporting.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant Business Continuity Management experience, with demonstrated technical expertise in business continuity documentation, including business impact analysis, incident management, and business continuity planning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Existing or working toward Business Continuity certifications (CBCP or CBCI).
• Knowledge of or familiarity with ISO 22301, SOC2, and HITRUST.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strategic and independent thinker with strong execution skills.
• Strong project management skills and experience in creating and managing project plans.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, analytical, research, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external client relationships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties.

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way.

At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals. At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. And we'd like to invite you to join us.

• In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q-Rest Sabbatical Program Q-Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program