Cyber Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Consultant

Job Role: Cyber Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Consultant

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months/Contract

Work Authorization: Any

Interview Mode: Video    

JD:

CANDIDATES WITH CAPITAL MARKETS EXPERIENCE ARE A HUGE PLUS BUT NOT REQUIRED BUT CANDIDATES MUST COME FROM A LARGE, RECOGNIZABLE ENTERPRISE.

 We need: A senior Cyber Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Automation engineer with extensive experience working with Cyber Disaster Recovery, Resiliency, and Business Continuity Planning and has Hands-on scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting, or similar).

Candidate must have Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL) and experience in working with structured and unstructured data as well as Familiarity with messaging technologies (Kafka, MQ, or similar).

This role is critical in ensuring the firm's applications and infrastructure are resilient to disruptions, leveraging automation and scripting to enhance recovery and testing capabilities including Develop automation tools and scripts to improve the efficiency of disaster recovery and testing processes, Build and maintain scripts for data validation, system failover testing, and automated reporting and enhance monitoring and alerting mechanisms for disaster recovery and BCP exercises.

Candidate Must Have’s on a resume and for submittal:

1. How many years working with: Cyber Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Planning

2. How many years working with: Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting, or similar

3. How many years working with: Develop automation tools and scripts to improve the efficiency of disaster recovery and testing processes

4. How many years working with: Capital Markets experience is a huge but not required.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with a background in Cyber Disaster Recovery and Resiliency to join our Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Coordination & Testing team at Goldman Sachs. This role is critical in ensuring the firm's applications and infrastructure are resilient to disruptions, leveraging automation and scripting to enhance recovery and testing capabilities.

As part of this team, you will work closely with application owners to develop and implement comprehensive recovery plans while utilizing automation to optimize and streamline BCP testing processes. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, scripting skills, and analytical problem-solving to enhance resiliency efforts across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Collaborate with Application Owners and Infrastructure teams to develop and implement robust disaster recovery and resiliency strategies.
• Design, coordinate, and execute BCP testing exercises, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Assess disaster recovery gaps and recommend enhancements to strengthen application and infrastructure resilience.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop automation tools and scripts to improve the efficiency of disaster recovery and testing processes.
• Build and maintain scripts for data validation, system failover testing, and automated reporting.
• Enhance monitoring and alerting mechanisms for disaster recovery and BCP exercises.

Data Science & Analysis

• Analyze BCP testing results, identify trends, and generate reports for senior stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics techniques to assess system resiliency and recommend improvements.
• Work with large datasets to track incident response effectiveness and recovery performance metrics.

Technical Expertise & Coordination

• Work closely with teams across Databases, SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), and Messaging Systems to understand application dependencies and critical workflows.
• Ensure seamless integration of disaster recovery strategies with enterprise-wide IT infrastructure.
• Act as a liaison between different teams, ensuring smooth coordination during BCP testing and real-time incident response.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong background in Cyber Disaster Recovery, Resiliency, and Business Continuity Planning.
• Hands-on scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting, or similar).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL) and experience in working with structured and unstructured data.
• Familiarity with messaging technologies (Kafka, MQ, or similar).
• Understanding of the SDLC process and the role of resiliency in application development.
• Experience working with monitoring and alerting tools for system health and incident response.

Soft Skills & Work Approach

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data analysis, recovery validation, and incident reporting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in working in high-pressure environments, ensuring rapid response during disaster scenarios.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Work onsite in Dallas as part of a high-impact team at Goldman Sachs.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of disaster recovery automation and cyber resilience.
• Collaborate with top-tier financial technology professionals in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities within a leading global financial firm.