Allianz Life Insurance

Protection & Resilience Director_2987

Allianz Life Insurance$150K — $190K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-7 years of relevant experience in IT and disaster recovery.
  • Four-year degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field, or significant equivalent experience.
  • Preferred certifications include CBCP, ITIL, and PMP.
  • Experience with large enterprise recovery solutions and data replication services.
  • Proven track record in disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Allianz Technology of America on resiliency strategy and needs.
  • Develop and implement disaster recovery services and support strategies for clients.
  • Create action plans to resolve availability and performance issues in technical assets.
  • Collaborate with leadership to execute action plans effectively.
  • Coordinate and test disaster recovery plans.
  • Manage the business continuity process and responses to emergencies or incidents.
  • Assess vendor requirements to support various initiatives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility between in-person and remote work.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and a company bonus scheme.
  • 401(K) with company match and company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off, including volunteer days and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career development and employee discounts.
Full Job Description
Regional expert tasked with designing, deploying, and assessing IT resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management solutions for technical infrastructure, applications, and business processes. Lead enhancement and execution of planning strategies, documentation, testing and implementation in support of effective event preparation, response and recovery. Implement and maintain business resilience strategy and frameworks to mitigate the potential risks associated with material business interruptions (e.g., loss of technology, loss of workforce, loss of facility, etc.). Consult with other Allianz Technology entities on assessment, implementation, and management of business continuity and disaster recovery programs, including crisis management and emergency response.

What you do
  • Serves as Allianz Technology of America subject matter expert to interface to clients to understand resiliency strategy, needs, and end-user needs.
  • Develops Allianz Technology of America disaster recovery services and support strategy to meet client needs.
  • Develops action plans to address recurring availability and performance impacts on Allianz Technology of America technical assets, systems and infrastructure.
  • Collaborates with leadership on the execution of action plans.
  • Coordinates disaster recovery plans and tests.
  • Responsible for implementing the business continuity management process and managing the response to an emergency, incident or crisis.
  • Assesses requirement for third party vendor/suppliers to support response and various initiatives.
  • Manages service agreement and costs for associated work.
  • Expert on IT risk management, resilience and disaster recovery for Allianz Technology of America.
  • Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-education.
  • Generates innovative ideas and challenge the status quo.


What you bring
  • Minimum Requirements: 6-7 years experience required
  • IT experience
  • Four-year degree required: BA/BS in computer science, management information systems or related field or significant industry experience required.
  • Preferred certifications: CBCP, ITIL, PMP Preferred
  • Experience with large enterprise recovery solutions.
  • Experience with data replication services.
  • Experience conducting disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response.
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Masters degree preferred.


Locations
  • 3 days/week Minneapolis, MN


What we offer
  • We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.
  • We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes health insurance, company bonus scheme, 401(K) with company match, company paid holidays, paid time off, paid volunteer days, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, an employee shares program and employee discounts From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
  • The annualized base pay range for this role is $150,000 - 190,000. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, and the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the ATA total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, ATA also offers eligibility for an incentive-based annual bonus.


About Allianz Life Insurance

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a leading provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals. The company is part of Allianz SE, a global financial services company that is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America was founded in 1896 and has been providing financial protection and retirement solutions to Americans for over 125 years. The company has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability, and has been recognized for its efforts in these areas. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz SE.
Learn more about Allianz Life Insurance
Size
142,460 employees
Industry
Founded
1890
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