What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager IT Disaster Recovery position at Kforce Inc?
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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manager IT Disaster Recovery in Katy, TX. Summary: We are looking for a skilled leader to manage IT disaster recovery and incident response efforts in a large-scale retail environment. This role ensures critical systems are resilient, recovery strategies are in place, and incident handling is swift and effective. This role is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset and hands-on experience driving operational resilience. The candidate must be organized, responsive, and thrive under pressure. Responsibilities:
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manager IT Disaster Recovery in Katy, TX. Summary: We are looking for a skilled leader to manage IT disaster recovery and incident response efforts in a large-scale retail environment. This role ensures critical systems are resilient, recovery strategies are in place, and incident handling is swift and effective. This role is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset and hands-on experience driving operational resilience. The candidate must be organized, responsive, and thrive under pressure. Responsibilities:
- Manager IT Disaster Recovery will lead all DR initiatives, ensuring systems meet recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
- Act as the central contact during crisis events, coordinating IT response efforts
- Conduct regular recovery drills and identify areas for improvement
- Maintain updated recovery documentation and lead post-incident reviews
- As a Manager IT Disaster Recovery, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce risk and improve response time
- Report recovery readiness and risk to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience); Preferred certifications: PMP, ITIL, CISSP
- 7-10 years in IT project leadership focused on infrastructure/app recovery
- 3-5 years leading incident response efforts for outages, security events, or system failures
- Experience with enterprise DR planning, testing, and compliance (PCI, SOX, GDPR)
- Experience with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and business continuity platforms
- Strong project management experience (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
- Strong knowledge of DR and incident response frameworks
- Familiarity with enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and compliance standards (PCI, SOX, GDPR)
- Familiar with project tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, etc.
- Deep understanding of disaster recovery planning, frameworks, and risk mitigation
- Effective in high-pressure scenarios, with strong decision-making and leadership
- Excellent communicator across technical and non-technical teams
- Proven leadership in crisis management and incident response
- Excellent communication skills across technical and executive levels
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive recovery efforts under pressure
- Retail or large enterprise tech experience preferred
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Salary : $140,000 - $145,000
