Disaster Recovery Lead

Job Summary:

infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

• Disaster Recovery Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including risk assessments, continuity strategies, and response procedures.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments to evaluate their impact on business operations.
• Disaster Recovery Testing: Plan, execute, and evaluate regular disaster recovery exercises to validate the effectiveness of recovery plans and make necessary adjustments.
• Coordination: Collaborate with IT, security, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment between disaster recovery and security strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of disaster recovery plans, procedures, and incident response protocols.
• Incident Response: Lead disaster recovery efforts in the event of a disruption, coordinating the response and recovery activities.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and provide training to employees on disaster recovery and business continuity procedures to enhance preparedness.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving threats to continually improve disaster recovery capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning including:
• Experience in coordinating and leading disaster recovery exercises and response efforts.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
• Strong knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• 7+ years of project management experience, may be inclusive of the above.
• Certification such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or equivalent is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.