IT Governance Analyst
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: Nextech
Category: IT Governance & Disaster Recovery Analyst
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IT Governance Analyst Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated IT Governance Analyst to join our IT risk and governance team on a full-time basis in Memphis, TN. In this role, you will play a vital part in enhancing IT governance practices, supporting disaster recovery planning, and promoting effective documentation standards across the organization. This position is ideal for analytical, detail-oriented professionals with a passion for process improvement and strong collaborative skills within IT environments.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with product owners, engineering teams, and stakeholders from over 60 departments to improve IT governance and disaster recovery (DR) processes, as well as documentation practices.
- Support the coordination, facilitation, and execution of disaster recovery tabletop exercises to ensure organizational readiness.
- Work closely with internal teams to triage and resolve IT audit findings by driving the timely completion of remediation efforts.
- Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing end-to-end workflows and proposing actionable solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain and enhance internal documentation, utilizing Confluence and other wiki-style tools to ensure up-to-date and accessible information.
- Educate and support stakeholders in IT risk management and governance best practices, aligning with recognized industry frameworks such as COBIT.
- Contribute to the integration of enhancements within governance and disaster recovery programs, supporting overall business continuity across both hybrid SaaS and on-premises environments.
- Proven experience in end-to-end process analysis and business process improvement within IT environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities effectively across multiple teams or projects.
- Hands-on experience creating structured documentation using Confluence or similar wiki platforms.
- Experience supporting IT audits, governance reviews, or disaster recovery initiatives.
- Familiarity with IT governance frameworks such as COBIT.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as collaborative tools such as SharePoint and Jira.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in a disaster recovery, business continuity, or a similar IT governance role.
- Experience working with Riskonnect (formerly Castellan) or similar disaster recovery platforms (training can be provided if needed).
- Prior experience working in Agile development environments.
Memphis, TN offers a dynamic environment for IT professionals, with a strong sense of community and access to a variety of resources that support professional growth. The city’s thriving business landscape makes it an excellent setting for advancing your career in IT governance and risk management.
To be considered for this full-time IT Governance Analyst position in Memphis, TN, please submit your resume for confidential review. Local candidates based within a 50-mile commuting radius are strongly encouraged to apply.