Technology & Engineer Fellow, Disaster Recovery

Position at MTA Headquarters

Department: MTAHQ - IT

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Position Title: Technology & Engineer Fellow, Disaster Recovery

Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Undergraduate)

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

Disaster Recovery (DR) - The technical aspect of business continuity. The collection of resources and activities to re-establish information technology services (including components such as infrastructure, telecommunications, systems, applications, and data) at an alternate site (when a primary site is not available) following a disruption of IT services. Disaster recovery includes subsequent resumption and restoration of those operations at a more permanent site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for Applications
• Recovery Plans for Applications, Infrastructure and Security Systems
• Recovery plans for Data Centers
• Disaster Recovery Plan Testing
• Disaster Recovery Plan Maintenance
• Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
• Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
• Other task assigned by the Disaster Recovery team

PROJECTS:

• Disaster recovery plan documentation
• Disaster recovery plan testing and documentation
• Business Impact Analysis for Application documentation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.