Disaster Recovery Associate (225-1007)

As a Disaster Recovery Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the resilience and continuity of business operations in the face of potential disruptions. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans to protect the organization’s critical data and infrastructure. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to assessing risks, planning for potential crises, and enabling rapid recovery scenarios. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to identifying vulnerabilities and developing strategic solutions to minimize downtime and loss. This role is vital for safeguarding the organization against various threats and ensuring quick restoration of services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• Coordinate disaster recovery testing exercises and ensure all plans are up to date.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure alignment with recovery strategies.
• Analyze the impact of disruptions and develop strategies to minimize downtime.
• Provide training and support to staff on disaster recovery processes and protocols.
• Monitor industry trends and incorporate best practices into disaster recovery plans.
• Manage the documentation of all disaster recovery activities and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders during and after disaster recovery exercises.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.
• Assist in the review and updating of business continuity plans annually.
• Support audit processes by maintaining detailed disaster recovery records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct detailed risk assessments.
• Familiarity with industry-standard disaster recovery tools and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• Certification in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments.