Business Continuity Analyst

Ciena, a global leader in high‑speed connectivity, values a people‑first culture that fosters flexible work, growth, well‑being, and belonging. The company emphasizes a technology‑driven approach with a strong focus on social impact. How You Will Contribute Collaborate with leaders in IT, Cyber Security, Engineering, and Incident Response to develop, maintain, and enhance business continuity plans and procedures. Design, coordinate, and execute business continuity exercises and tests that involve critical internal functions, partners, and vendors; analyze outcomes, document results, and provide actionable recommendations. Drive continuous improvement of continuity processes and plans through exercises, audits, lessons learned, organizational changes, stakeholder collaboration, and training. Align business continuity plans with disaster recovery and cyber incident response capabilities by working closely with Information Security, IT, and R&D teams. Lead annual BCP activities, including updating Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Business Recovery Plans (BRP), and risk assessments to reflect current business priorities. Develop and maintain program documents such as procedures, plans, and work instructions while ensuring alignment with industry standards like ISO 22301. Deliver training and awareness programs to empower employees with knowledge of their roles in continuity and recovery efforts. The Must Haves Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field. Seven years of progressive experience in Business Continuity, including 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in complex, fast‑paced technology environments focused on IT systems, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery. Proven experience designing, writing, and executing tests such as tabletop exercises, functional recovery tests, and full‑scale simulations. Experience in process mapping and workflow analysis, including the ability to identify dependencies and risks. Strong working knowledge of ISO 22301, with auditing and compliance assessment experience. Professional certification from Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), Business Continuity Institute (BCI), or equivalent. Familiarity with BCP planning tools (e.g., Everbridge, Sustainable Planner, Fusion). Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels. Nice To Haves Lead ISO 22301 Auditor Certification. Experience developing and maintaining an ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System integrated with a BMS. Technical knowledge of IT systems, including hardware, software, network components, and cloud computing concepts. Cybersecurity awareness, including familiarity with risks such as malware, phishing, and social engineering. Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Experience in process mapping and workflow analysis to identify dependencies and risks. Ability to travel internationally up to 10 %. Pay Range Canada: $95,500 – $152,500. USA: $107,800 – $172,200. Benefits Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; participation in 401(k) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program; Employee Assistance Program; company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time; and compliance with paid family leave and other applicable laws. EEO Statement Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. If you require accommodations, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr