Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Specialist

Job description

About the employer: the employer is a leading recruitment firm specializing in connecting top-tier talent with world-class organizations in the technology sector. We partner with companies driving innovation and progress, facilitating their the employer to build resilient, forward-thinking teams. Join us as we empower industries and enhance lives through strategic talent solutions. Role Overview: In partnership with a global technology leader, the employer is seeking a Disaster Recovery. This critical role involves spearheading comprehensive risk assessments, formulating and executing disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and safeguarding the continuity of essential business operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in DR planning, risk management, and possess a profound technical acumen in contemporary DR technologies and methodologies. Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting various business functions. • Critically evaluate existing DR plans to spot inefficiencies and gaps, recommending substantive improvements. • Precisely analyze and establish recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for pivotal business processes. • Craft and implement exhaustive DR plans that align with best practices in the industry and specific organizational requisites. • Initiate recovery teams, delineate roles and responsibilities, and spearhead regular preparatory exercises. • Guide the selection and implementation of DR solutions, encompassing backup technologies, data centers, and procedural recoveries. • Direct the testing and validation of DR schemes, ensuring their efficacy and rectifying any deficiencies. • Offer technical advice and support to internal teams concerning DR-related issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in developing and enforcing DR plans within complex entities.
• In-depth knowledge of DR technologies, tools, and methodologies, with a special focus on cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with DR best practices, industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and regulatory frameworks.
• A solid grasp of risk management methodologies and threat analysis techniques.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
• Preferred credentials include Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar certifications.

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