Disaster Recovery Associate (225-820)

A Disaster Recovery Associate is a crucial role within an organization, responsible for ensuring that disaster recovery plans and procedures are in place and effective. This role involves collaborating with various departments to identify critical business processes and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks. The Disaster Recovery Associate plays a vital role in testing, maintaining, and implementing emergency response and recovery plans to ensure that critical business operations can resume quickly after a disruption. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. A successful candidate will have a background in IT, business continuity planning, or a related field, and must be adept at identifying vulnerabilities and implementing measures to address them. The Disaster Recovery Associate should be proactive, organized, and resourceful, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for all critical business functions.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to identify critical systems and data dependencies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate potential vulnerabilities and impact on operations.
• Coordinate and carry out disaster recovery tests and drills to ensure readiness.
• Analyze test results and modify disaster recovery plans based on findings and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in recovery planning.
• Prepare and deliver training sessions on disaster recovery processes for relevant personnel.
• Act as the point of contact during actual emergencies and mobilize response efforts.
• Regularly update disaster recovery documentation to reflect changes in operations and technology.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to ensure recovery resources availability.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of disaster recovery initiatives to management.
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive business continuity strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in disaster recovery or business continuity planning.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and data processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills for training, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.