Develop, implement, and manage disaster recovery plans to ensure continuity of critical operations during disruptions.
Collaborate closely with IT teams, business units, and senior management to identify vulnerabilities.
Establish recovery objectives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Conduct and review the outcomes of Application Business Impact Analysis (ABIA) and align the Disaster Recovery framework.
Manage and maintain the overall IT Disaster Recovery program, including DR Policy, DR Guidelines, DR Governance and Change Management.
Coordinate and lead disaster recovery exercises and tests to validate recovery strategies.
Educate staff on disaster recovery procedures and develop training courses.
Build and maintain strong positive working relationships with colleagues and external vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Extensive experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure projects and delivering mission critical solutions.
Strong knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies and best practices.
Strong understanding of IT security breaches and cybersecurity threats.
Working knowledge of standards and guidance related to Business Continuity Management & DR standards (ISO27031, ISO22301, FFIEC, NIST).
Relevant certifications such as CBCP, DRCS, or similar preferred.
Proficiency in disaster recovery software and tools.
Experience conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

disaster recoverybusiness continuity planningIT infrastructure managementrisk assessmentsbusiness impact analysisdisaster recovery methodologiescybersecuritydisaster recovery software

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationrelationship buildingtraining developmentproject management

Certifications

CBCPDRCS