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Job Description:
- The Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our disaster recovery programs.
- Your strong technical background and infrastructure expertise will be critical in identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters.
- You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure our business remains secure and resilient in the event of any unforeseen disruptions.
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.
