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Cyber Resiliency Strategy and Governance Lead

Zelis Healthcare, LLC
United States, New Jersey, Morristown
Aug 20, 2025
At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview Are you passionate about leading the charge in cyber resiliency and disaster recovery? We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Cyber Resiliency Strategy and Governance Lead. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our cyber resilience and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring the protection and continuity of our critical operations. Reporting directly to our CISO, you will be a member of the cyber security leadership team. You will play a key role in the security ecosystem in close collaboration with Information Technology, Business units, Business Continuity and Crisis Management. You will lead the development, implementation, and management of the organization's disaster recovery and cyber resilience strategies. You will define overarching standards and policies for Zelis enterprise to be prepared to respond to and recover from disruptions, while also aligning with overall governance frameworks and business objectives. You will drive centralization and standardization of DR/BC processes for a multi-LOB software product company. If you are an emerging leader with a passion for cyber resiliency and a drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Job Responsibilities Establish and maintain governance structures for the DR program, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and external regulations. Develop and execute a strategic plan for disaster recovery and cyber resilience that aligns with the organization's goals. Establish DR program KPIs to measure the progress of DR strategies. Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Create and maintain detailed disaster recovery plans, including RTO and RPO. Organize and facilitate regular DR plan testing Collaborate with IT, security teams, Business Continuity and Planning teams to develop incident response plans that integrate disaster recovery and cyber resilience strategies. Regularly review and update the DR program based on lessons learned from incidents, testing results, and changes in the threat landscape. Facilitate the DR steering committee, update senior leadership on the progress and escalate with clarity. Ensure Zelis' disaster recovery program adheres to relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Meet with clients to update on DR progress and strategy. Qualifications: Proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks Prior experience in DR governance with strong focus on cyber resiliency. Experience in data center, cloud and core infrastructure (such as Active Directory) DR strategies. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective strategies. Experience with industry certification and regulations such as NIST CSF, HITRUST, SOC2. Certification from the Disaster Recovery Institute, International (DRII) as a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) Strategic communicator and leader. The ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, IT staff, and external clients. *Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.* Location and Workplace Flexibility We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. Accessibility Support We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com. Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.