Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Co-Op

The Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Co-Op participants will learn key business continuity & disaster recovery principles by participating in different phases of the business continuity manager processes. The incumbent will have the opportunity to support our business both independently and in a team-based environment.

Students are given the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while building their resume through practical work experience with a Fortune 200 Company. The cybersecurity co-op position is located in downtown Cleveland at our Corporate Headquarters. Long-term availability is preferred (at least 1 full year). Position hours are flexible within Monday – Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm; part time (15-28 hours per week). 

Candidates for this position must be flexible and adaptable in learning and understanding the Sherwin-Williams Business Continuity Methodology. The candidate must also be interested in working within Sherwin-Williams to prepare for disaster events. Additionally, candidates must be able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment or independently as business needs dictate and also have the ability to multi-task and handle diverse/complex problems.

Co-Ops are given the opportunity to gain exposure to one or more of the following areas within Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery:

-              Risk Assessments

-              Business Impact Analysis & Application Impact Analysis

-              Business Continuity Plans & Technology Resilience Plans

-              Business Continuity Exercises & Disaster Recovery Exercises

-              Vendor Continuity

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Essential Functions

Risk Analysis

•              Analyze the probability of various risks and determine potential impacts for critical locations. 

Business Impact Analysis & Application Impact Analysis

•              Document and determine critical functions, required resources and dependencies. 

Business Continuity Plans/Technology Resilience Plans

•              Identify recovery steps and critical personnel.

Exercises

•              Prepare scenarios and document lessons learned.

Vendor Continuity

•              Review recovery capabilities of critical vendors and suppliers.

Incidental Functions

•              Prepare and lead presentations as requested.

•              Assist with various projects as may be required to contribute, individually or with a team, to efficiency and effectiveness of the work.

Minimum Requirements

•              Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

•              Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

•              Must be currently enrolled in a university or college degree program actively working towards an Associate’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

•              Have prior experience preparing and delivering presentations. 

•              Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.

•              Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook).