Disaster Recovery Analyst - Associate

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an entry-level Disaster Recovery Analyst Associate to support the enterprise DR program. You will help maintain recovery documentation, inventories, and RTO/RPO records under supervision, and assist with testing materials and exercise preparation.

You will collect recovery data from technology teams, update records, and assist with post-test documentation, lessons learned, and remediation tracking as part of a growing resilience program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related field required.
• 0-1 year of IT operations, disaster recovery, business continuity or related experience.
• Associate degree with 3+ years of related experience; or high school diploma with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DR inventories, recovery documentation, RTO/RPO records.
• Support collection of recovery information from technology teams.
• Assist with tabletop, functional, and scenario-based recovery tests.
• Track corrective actions, lessons learned, gaps, and follow-up items.
• Support metrics and dashboard updates for documentation and remediation progress.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Disaster recovery

Business continuity

Documentation management

IT service management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business, Emergency Management, or related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date09-27-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryThe Disaster Recovery Analyst Associate supports the enterprise DR program by assisting with recovery documentation, inventory updates, dependency data collection, testing preparation, evidence organization, and program record maintenance. This entry-level role helps collect recovery information from technology teams, update assigned records, prepare exercise materials, and maintain accurate program documentation under direct supervision. The Associate builds foundational knowledge of disaster recovery, technology resilience, business continuity, and enterprise resilience processes.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Essential Job Functions & Tasks:Assist with maintaining DR inventories, recovery documentation, RTO/RPO records, dependency data, contact information, and evidence repositories in approved enterprise systems.Support collection of recovery information from technology teams, including applications, infrastructure, cloud/SaaS services, vendors, and managed-service providers.Assist with preparation for tabletop, functional, and scenario-based recovery tests, including materials, scheduling support, evidence organization, and post-test documentation.Help track corrective actions, lessons learned, documentation gaps, and assigned follow-up items from exercises, tests, audits, and real-world events.Support metrics and dashboard updates by gathering data on documentation completion, test participation, evidence status, and remediation progress.Assist with gathering DR input for training curriculum and readiness materials aligned to enterprise standards.Preferred Requirements:Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, business continuity, documentation management, and IT service management concepts. Certification is preferred, not required.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 0-1 year of experience in IT operations, disaster recovery, business continuity, technology resilience, risk management, or related disciplines. Associate degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience; or high school diploma/GED and minimum of 5 years of related experience; or high school diploma/GED with relevant certifications and minimum of 4 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 DataCompensation Grade:SP20-006Compensation Range:$74,551.00 - $93,188.50The 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.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.