Senior Disaster Recovery Administrator (Remote Available)

MedicalVirtual; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health – VUMC Enterprise Cybersecurity (VEC) seeks a seasoned Disaster Recovery lead who can develop, test, and maintain plans to keep the organization resilient across hospitals and clinics. The role coordinates with vendors, analyzes risks, and guides staff through recovery processes.

This remote position offers the chance to influence business continuity across the enterprise, with opportunities to coach teams and drive improvements in disaster readiness.

Qualifications

• 5 years of disaster recovery experience.
• Fusion RM administration experience – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes disaster recovery testing methodologies.
• Works with vendors of disaster recovery services and facilities.
• Performs risk analysis to determine points of vulnerability and recommends avoidance strategies.
• Conducts business impact analysis.
• Coordinates emergency response procedures.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Risk Analysis

Vendor Coordination

Business Impact Analysis

Auditing

Testing

Tools

Fusion RM

Job description

Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt Health:With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: VEC Business Resilience Svcs Job Summary: Develops the arrangements and procedures to ensure the organization can respond to a disaster organization independently. Coordinates the design, development maintenance and testing of the disaster recover plans. Functions as lead on projects. Coaches development of staff. (Note: This role is available for remote employment from most US locations) .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes disaster recovery testing methodologies.
• Works with vendors of disaster recovery services and facilities.
• Performs risk analysis to determine points of vulnerability and recommends avoidance strategies.
• Conducts business impact analysis.
• Coordinates emergency response procedures.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of disaster recovery experience
• Administraton experience with Fusion RM(Risk Management) – Preferred

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Business Impact Analysis (Advanced): The identification of critical business processes and the potential damage or loss that may be caused to the organization resulting from a disruption to those processes, or perhaps from a proposed change.
• Disaster Recovery Planning (Intermediate): Knowledge of how to prepare a disaster recovery plan or a business continuity plan. Addresses how the organization is to deal with potential disasters. Knows what precautions must be taken so that the effects of a disaster are minimized and can maintain or quickly resume mission‑critical functions. Can conduct the analysis of business processes and continuity needs as well as significantly focusing on disaster prevention.
• Disaster Recovery Risk Analysis (Intermediate): The assessment, identification, planning and control of systems, procedures and practices that can adversely impact the business. Outputs of the analysis process include prevention, contingency planning and preparation of alternatives.
• Disaster Recovery Auditing (Advanced): Conducting an independent review and examination of records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of procedures, policies, standards, rules, capabilities and other aspects to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes. It may include the independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures. Audits may be used to investigate cybercrimes, training effectiveness, security measures, disaster recovery procedures and many more areas where reviews may be required.
• Disaster Recovery Testing (Advanced): Coordinate and conduct testing to evaluate Plan effectiveness and disaster recovery readiness.
• Disaster Recovery Standards and Procedures (Advanced): The knowledge, adherence and updating of standards and procedures associated with a particular area of focus.

About the Department: Vanderbilt Health – VUMC Enterprise Cybersecurity (VEC)

VEC provides information security service solutions for securing all administrative, clinical and research operations for all of Vanderbilt Health, the largest non‑government employer in Middle Tennessee. Vanderbilt Health is always growing, with our current environment of 7 hospitals, nearly 40K staff, over 40K workstations, over 160K network connections, and numerous data centers and cloud environments, securing our health system is truly a challenge! To meet the challenge, VEC is led by 2 Vice Presidents and is structured with many dedicated teams, including: Active Vulnerability Assessment, Business Information Security Office, Business Resilience Services, Identity and Directory Services, Policy and Compliance, Security and Architecture Assurance, Security Engineer Services, Security Operations Center, and Threat Detection and Response. VEC also employs state‑of‑the‑art technology and partners with the many IT and operational teams across the enterprise to ensure a partnered, cohesive, and comprehensive approach to information security. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a “go‑to” resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues: – Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. – Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. – Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: – Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. – Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. – Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: – Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. – Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. – Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: – Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. – Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. – Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: – Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. – Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges. – Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 5 years Education: Bachelor’s This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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