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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Disaster Recovery Specialist who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure the continuity of critical business operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in disaster recovery planning, risk assessment, and business continuity management. You will collaborate closely with IT teams, business units, and senior management to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop comprehensive recovery strategies.
In this role, you will be expected to conduct regular disaster recovery tests and exercises to validate the effectiveness of recovery plans and procedures. You will analyze test results, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance the organization's resilience against potential disasters. Additionally, you will be responsible for documenting disaster recovery processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
The Disaster Recovery Specialist will also provide training and guidance to staff members on disaster recovery procedures and best practices. You will serve as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on disaster recovery strategies, technologies, and methodologies. Your role will involve staying current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in disaster recovery and business continuity management.
You will be responsible for coordinating disaster recovery efforts during actual incidents, ensuring timely and effective response and recovery. You will work closely with incident response teams, IT personnel, and external vendors to manage recovery operations and minimize downtime. Your ability to remain calm under pressure, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively will be critical to your success in this role.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and clearly convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
We expect you to have a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, as well as experience with disaster recovery tools and technologies. Familiarity with cloud-based disaster recovery solutions, virtualization technologies, and data backup and recovery methods is highly desirable.
As a Disaster Recovery Specialist, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's critical assets and ensuring business continuity in the face of unforeseen events. Your expertise and dedication will contribute significantly to the organization's resilience, stability, and long-term success.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct regular disaster recovery tests and exercises to validate recovery strategies.
- Analyze test results, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance resilience.
- Coordinate disaster recovery efforts during actual incidents, ensuring timely response and recovery.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on disaster recovery procedures and best practices.
- Collaborate with IT teams and business units to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks.
- Document disaster recovery processes and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in disaster recovery.
Requirements
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- Minimum 3 years of experience in disaster recovery planning and business continuity management.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications.
- Experience with disaster recovery tools, technologies, and methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Relevant certifications such as CBCP, DRCS, or similar are preferred.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience developing and implementing disaster recovery plans?
- How do you approach conducting disaster recovery tests and exercises?
- What steps do you take to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a disaster recovery incident you managed and the outcome?
- How do you stay current with emerging trends and technologies in disaster recovery?
