Disaster Recovery Associate (225-719)

A Disaster Recovery Associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring that an organization's operations can continue with minimal disruption in the event of a crisis or disaster. This role demands a keen understanding of both the IT infrastructure and the business processes to develop, implement, and manage effective disaster recovery plans. The associate will work closely with IT teams, business units, and other stakeholders to identify potential risks, develop recovery strategies, and conduct regular tests to ensure effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, and analytical, and have strong problem-solving skills to anticipate and address potential issues proactively. This position requires a solid understanding of business continuity principles, disaster recovery planning, risk management, and crisis communications. The role not only focuses on preparing for unexpected incidents but also on ensuring rapid and effective response and recovery when disasters occur, thus reducing downtime and financial loss.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities within IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure backup systems are in place and current.
• Coordinate and conduct annual disaster recovery drills to test response plans.
• Provide training for staff on disaster recovery protocols and procedures.
• Monitor industry trends to implement up-to-date disaster recovery solutions.
• Work with vendors to ensure disaster recovery services are reliable and effective.
• Regularly update recovery plans to address any changes in organizational processes.
• Support crisis management teams during actual disaster recovery events.
• Document and report on the effectiveness of disaster recovery exercises.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards related to disaster recovery.
• Provide detailed reports and analyses following disaster recovery tests and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in disaster recovery planning and business continuity management.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructures and backup systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations calmly.
• Certifications in disaster recovery or business continuity are a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills for risk assessment and recovery planning.