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Location: On site in Lafayette, LA; Orlando, FL; Metairie, LA; Houston, TX; Memphis, TN
At First Horizon Bank Operations, we are on a mission to deliver a seamless customer experience. We are passionate about doing things right and doing the right things. We collaborate with each other and with our internal business partners to delight our customers. We believe in creating an environment where everyone’s ideas are valued so that the team operates at its best. Our team members serve with humility and a deep commitment to their responsibility to be the best at serving their customers one opportunity at a time.
SUMMARY
The IT Disaster Recovery Consultant will be responsible for supporting the efforts of the First Horizon Business Resilience department, including crisis management, business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for continuity and recovery plan administration and will perform data reporting for leadership, as well as provide general crisis management support. The candidate must have analytical skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative information to achieve departmental objectives and produce effective solutions for continuous process improvement. This position should be able to work in a collaborative team setting, and independently with limited supervision, and will perform other projects and duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and testing of IT disaster recovery plans for data center loss scenarios, including enterprise, colocation, and cloud.
- Produce testing, exercise, and after-action reports in appropriate language and style acceptable for presentation to senior and executive management as well as internal and external auditors.
- Build and foster relationships with business leaders and technology professionals.
- Interface with business and technology subject matter experts to review application, system, and business service recovery plans to identify areas of improvement and provide guidance to address issues identified.
- Develop metrics in support of the Business Resilience program, including reports, dashboards, and scorecards. Responsible for data management, analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing recommendations.
- Maintain robust resilience plans, which include contingency planning for loss of people, facilities, technology, and vendor dependencies.
- Assist in planning and execution of exercises relating to crisis management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with stakeholders from Corporate Security, Information Technology, Human Resources, and other departments. Facilitate timely identification, escalation, and resolution for all outstanding issues.
- Support the use and maintenance of departmental resources, including weather monitoring and automated notification applications.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No supervisory responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2+ years of information technology disaster recovery experience preferred.
- General knowledge of data center infrastructure and operations, including redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery posture concepts required.
- General knowledge of change management practices and other risk mitigation measures required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Analytical skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative information required.
- Report writing skills required.
- Able to take direction, multi-task, and quickly adapt to shifting priorities.
- Exercise latitude in determining functional and technical objectives of an assignment.
- Banking or financial industry experience preferred.
- May be required to work weekends and/or extended hours. Requires rotating 24/7 on call support.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc)
- Industry certification, such as ABCP or CBCP, considered but not required.
- Technology certification, such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Technology Associate, considered but not required.
About us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Location: On site in Lafayette, LA; Orlando, FL; Metairie, LA; Houston, TX; Memphis, TN
At First Horizon Bank Operations, we are on a mission to deliver a seamless customer experience. We are passionate about doing things right and doing the right things. We collaborate with each other and with our internal business partners to delight our customers. We believe in creating an environment where everyone’s ideas are valued so that the team operates at its best. Our team members serve with humility and a deep commitment to their responsibility to be the best at serving their customers one opportunity at a time.
SUMMARY
The IT Disaster Recovery Consultant will be responsible for supporting the efforts of the First Horizon Business Resilience department, including crisis management, business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for continuity and recovery plan administration and will perform data reporting for leadership, as well as provide general crisis management support. The candidate must have analytical skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative information to achieve departmental objectives and produce effective solutions for continuous process improvement. This position should be able to work in a collaborative team setting, and independently with limited supervision, and will perform other projects and duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and testing of IT disaster recovery plans for data center loss scenarios, including enterprise, colocation, and cloud.
- Produce testing, exercise, and after-action reports in appropriate language and style acceptable for presentation to senior and executive management as well as internal and external auditors.
- Build and foster relationships with business leaders and technology professionals.
- Interface with business and technology subject matter experts to review application, system, and business service recovery plans to identify areas of improvement and provide guidance to address issues identified.
- Develop metrics in support of the Business Resilience program, including reports, dashboards, and scorecards. Responsible for data management, analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing recommendations.
- Maintain robust resilience plans, which include contingency planning for loss of people, facilities, technology, and vendor dependencies.
- Assist in planning and execution of exercises relating to crisis management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with stakeholders from Corporate Security, Information Technology, Human Resources, and other departments. Facilitate timely identification, escalation, and resolution for all outstanding issues.
- Support the use and maintenance of departmental resources, including weather monitoring and automated notification applications.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No supervisory responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2+ years of information technology disaster recovery experience preferred.
- General knowledge of data center infrastructure and operations, including redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery posture concepts required.
- General knowledge of change management practices and other risk mitigation measures required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Analytical skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative information required.
- Report writing skills required.
- Able to take direction, multi-task, and quickly adapt to shifting priorities.
- Exercise latitude in determining functional and technical objectives of an assignment.
- Banking or financial industry experience preferred.
- May be required to work weekends and/or extended hours. Requires rotating 24/7 on call support.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc)
- Industry certification, such as ABCP or CBCP, considered but not required.
- Technology certification, such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Technology Associate, considered but not required.
About us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Entry Level IT Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level it consultant job?
Entry level it consultant roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on problem-solving, even without years of professional experience. Hiring managers at this stage look for relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or ITIL foundations, along with internship projects or a portfolio of real client or classroom work. Tailoring your resume to each posting and showing clear communication skills gives you a strong edge.
Which companies hire entry level it consultants?
Companies hiring entry level it consultants right now include Kaiser Permanente, Suvoda, and LBMC, PC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring covers large consulting firms, regional managed service providers, and corporate IT departments that actively recruit candidates who are new to the field.
Are there remote entry level it consultant jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a significant share of openings at this stage. About 33% of entry level it consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates who prefer flexible arrangements will find real options without limiting their search entirely to local employers.
Are these new grad it consultant jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior it consultant roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, and does not require prior client-facing consulting experience, making them accessible right after graduation.
Which industries hire the most entry level it consultants?
Entry Level it consultant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on ongoing technology support, system implementation, and digital transformation projects that give early-career professionals structured on-the-job training.