Disaster Recovery Analyst

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Disaster Recovery Analyst to support the enterprise DR program by maintaining recovery documentation, inventory, dependencies, testing materials, metrics, and compliance evidence.

You will gather recovery information from technology teams, update RTO/RPO documentation, assist with tabletop and functional tests, and track corrective actions, ensuring audit-ready materials and readiness support aligned to enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of DR/BC principles and be able to maintain recovery documentation and evidence.
• Experience with gathering RTO/RPO data and recovery dependencies.
• Ability to support tabletop and functional tests, document results, and track actions.
• Experience organizing audit/regulatory evidence and maintaining recovery readiness metrics.
• Preferred certifications such as ABCP, ITIL, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DR inventory, recovery objective, contact, dependency, evidence, and documentation records.
• Gather recovery information from technology teams, including RTO/RPO, dependencies, and cloud/SaaS recovery data.
• Support tabletop, functional, and scenario-based recovery tests and track follow-up actions.
• Organize audit evidence and identify missing or outdated documents for review.
• Maintain metrics and status inputs for recovery readiness and corrective actions.
• Contribute to DR training curricula and readiness materials.

Skills

DR/BC principles

Documentation management

Testing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/CS/Cybersecurity/Business/Emergency Management or related

Associate degree + 5 years experience

Tools

ServiceNow

CMDB

Job description

## Disaster Recovery AnalystApply: Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 27, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R19240**Job Posting End Date**09-27-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**The Disaster Recovery Analyst supports the enterprise DR program by maintaining recovery documentation, inventory information, dependency data, testing materials, metrics, and compliance evidence. This role works with technology teams and stakeholders to gather recovery information, update RTO/RPO documentation, support test execution, and track corrective actions. The Analyst contributes to consistent, audit-ready recovery documentation and supports readiness activities under moderate guidance.**Job Description****What You'll Do:****Essential Job Functions & Tasks:*** Maintain assigned DR inventory, recovery objective, contact, dependency, evidence, and recovery documentation records in approved enterprise systems.* Gather and validate recovery information from technology teams, including RTO/RPO data, recovery dependencies, supporting infrastructure, vendor contacts, and cloud/SaaS recovery information.* Support tabletop, functional, and scenario-based recovery tests by preparing materials, capturing evidence, documenting results, and tracking follow-up actions.* Organize audit and regulatory evidence and identify missing, stale, or incomplete documentation for review by senior team members.* Maintain metrics and status inputs for recovery readiness, test completion, documentation quality, and corrective-action tracking.* Support DR input into training curriculum and readiness materials aligned to enterprise standards.**Preferred Requirements:*** Basic knowledge of DR/BC principles, ServiceNow/CMDB, documentation management, testing support, and certifications such as ABCP, ITIL, or equivalent.**What We're Looking For:**Education and Work Experience requirements are listed below:* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business, Emergency Management, or related field.Work Experience Requirements are listed below:* Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Operations, Technology Resilience, Infrastructure, Cloud, Technology Risk, or related disciplines. Associate degree and minimum of 5 years of related experience; or high school diploma/GED and minimum of 7 years of related experience; or high school diploma/GED with relevant certifications and minimum of 6 years of related experience.At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-007**Compensation Range:**$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.