Business/Systems Analyst II

American Cybersystems, Inc.; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions is hiring a Business/Systems Analyst II for a client project in Maryland Heights, MO (onsite). This six‑month contract role focuses on disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and IT risk analysis.

You will lead testing activities, perform business impact analyses, advise on DR strategies, and collaborate with architecture and operations teams to strengthen resilient IT systems. Excellent communication, PM skills, and knowledge of CMDB/ticketing tools are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English with effective communication skills.
• Strong understanding of project management practices and ability to manage and organize groups in a team setting.
• Understanding of a wide variety of IT functions and technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Understanding of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery best practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CMDBs and IT ticketing/digital management workflows.
• Understanding of Change Management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and plans testing activities for IT business resumption plans, including on-site testing at disaster recovery site.
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis on applications and business functions.
• Identify and analyze gaps in current DR plans using a risk management framework.
• Lead relationships between dependent parties to narrow DR gaps (infrastructure, apps, operations).
• Perform risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and recommend disaster avoidance and plan improvements.
• Participate in Proof of Concept/Technology projects as a Subject Matter Expert for Disaster Recovery.
• Advise architecture and IT teams on efficiencies when designing DR solutions.
• Facilitate meetings for technical design, problem solving, and task implementation.
• Provide input on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Plan, lead, organize, and control projects related to IT systems for the enterprise.
• Lead multiple teams in reviewing development, documentation, and coordination of DR plans and resources.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Team leadership

IT knowledge

Independent worker

Tools

CMDB tools

Ticketing systems

Cherwell CMDB

IT Workflow

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Business/Systems Analyst II.

Position Details

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract
Duration: 6 months
Location: Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Develops and plans testing activities for IT business resumption plans, including on-site testing at disaster recovery site
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis on applications and business functions
• Identify and analyze the gaps in current DR plans utilizing a risk management framework
• Develop relationships between dependent parties to narrow the DR gaps, Infrastructure, application (business and technical) and operations
• Perform risk analysis to identify points of vulnerability and recommend disaster avoidance and reduction and makes recommendations regarding critical points of failure and plan weakness
• Participate in Proof of Concept/Technology projects as a Subject Matter Expert for Disaster Recovery
• Advise architecture and IT teams on efficiencies when designing DR solutions
• Facilitate small to large size group meetings for technical design, problem solving, and task implementation
• Provides input on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems
• Plans, leads, organizes, and controls projects related to selection, acquisition, development, and installation of IT systems for the enterprise
• Analyzing critical functions and defining the scope and impact of disaster scenarios
• Produce, create, and report on standardization of documents in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Lead multiple teams in the review development, documentation, and coordination of tacticle BC/DR plans and resources to ensure disaster recovery operations are being followed in crisis situation.
• Lead Business Continuity and DR training and awareness efforts with application and business functions as needed
• Analyze technical and business requirements that drive critical business and ecosystem functions
• Lead efforts to identify business continuity scenarios, and contingencies and advise on business continuity and DR plans
• Serves as a DR liaison to technical resource and business partners for new application on-boarding as well as strategy changes to current applications and environments

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English with effective communication skills
• Ability to speak clearly to both technical and management resources
• Strong understanding of project management practices and ability to manage and organized groups in a team setting
• Strong understanding of a wide variety of IT functions and technologies
• Ability to effectively work independently and in team environments
• Understanding of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery best practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) and IT Ticketing and Digital Management Workflow tools
• Understanding of Change Management practices, processes, and utilization

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Knowledge of communications, cable television, and/or Internet provider industry
• DRII/BCI related DR/BC certification with CBCP preferred
• Use of Fusion Framework BC/DR management tool or similar product
• Understanding of project management practices and procedures
• Use of Cherwell CMDB and IT Workflow ticketing system.

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range*: $40-$45 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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