The Principal IT Disaster Recovery Architect defines DR strategy and supports integration and implementation across systems and applications within the organization. The Principal IT Disaster Recovery Architect provides strategic advice and guidance to infrastructure and application team(s); is highly skilled with broad technical experience and advanced DR Program strategy and operations expertise.

The Principal IT Disaster Recovery Architect defines and enables DR strategy and maturity across the organization. Ensures controls, solution and process effectively align to advance DR capabilities and functionality. Works with a broad array of infrastructure engineers, architects, application teams and production support to educate, align and mature DR capabilities and the integration of DR. Focuses on continuous improvement of DR testing to support recovery validation and drive operational resilience. Develops solutions and pathways to increase recoverability through industry expertise and peer-based relationships. Works with senior leaders and executives to drive an enterprise-wide functional strategy. Demonstrates expertise and acts as an advisor on DR strategy with all levels of leadership. Provides recommendations to senior leaders on matters of significance, and as an advanced subject matter expert competent to work at very high levels in multiple knowledge and functional areas across the enterprise.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 10+ years of technical IT experience
• 2-5 years of project/people leadership
• 5 years of Significant cloud engineering/architecture experience in multi-region disaster recovery configurations

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-Region Cloud Architecture/Engineering with disaster recovery emphasis
  • Azure
  • GCP
• Multi-Site (on-Premise) Architecture/Engineering with disaster recovery emphasis
  • GTM Load Balancing
  • Hypervisor/VMs
  • SQL Clustering
  • AIX
  • Oracle
  • Exadata
  • Storage Area Networks / NAS
  • Storage/Replication

• Backup Data Strategy
  • Cloud
  • On-Premise
  • Cyber Vault Architecture/Operations
  • Cloud
  • On-Premise

Additional Information

Work-At-Home Requirements

• WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.  
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$156,600 - $215,400 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.