Disaster Recovery Specialist

Responsibilities

Business Continuity Planning Develop, implement, and maintain the Business Continuity Management framework aligned with ISO 22301 and industry best practices Conduct Business Impact Analysis to identify critical processes, dependencies, RTO, and RPO requirements Work with business stakeholders to develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans Review and update BCP documentation periodically Facilitate tabletop exercises and simulation drills Disaster Recovery Design and maintain IT Disaster Recovery strategies covering infrastructure, applications, cloud, and data environments Ensure DR plans meet defined RTO and RPO targets Coordinate and execute DR tests, failover and failback exercises Document test results, track gaps, and drive remediation efforts Work closely with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to enhance resilience Risk Assessment and Compliance Conduct risk assessments related to operational disruptions Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements such as ISO 22301, ISO 27001, PCI DSS or other relevant standards Support internal and external audits related to BCM and DR Maintain evidence and documentation for compliance purposes Stakeholder Management and Reporting Engage with business units and IT teams to embed resilience practices Provide regular reporting on BCP and DR posture, test results, and risk status Support senior leadership during crisis situations Participate in incident response and crisis management activities

Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field 8 to 10 years of experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery • Strong understanding of RTO, RPO, BIA, risk assessments, and crisis management • Experience with DR in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP • Familiarity with virtualization, backup technologies, and high availability architectures • Hands-on experience in conducting DR drills and BCP exercises • Good understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks

Preferred Requirements CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent certifications ITIL Foundation Key Skills Strong analytical and documentation skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work under pressure during crisis situations Structured and process-driven mindset Experience in enterprise or global environments preferred Behavioural Competencies High ownership and accountability Strong coordination and collaboration skills Ability to influence cross-functional teams Calm and composed decision-making during incidents

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field 8 to 10 years of experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery