What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator position at Steneral Consulting?
- Disaster recovery and business continuity
Chicago only (3 days in office) – Local Candidates only
Must have Valid LinkedIn
Need Local DL of IL
Must be able to work weekends
(1-2 weekends per month, min)
Work hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Not a PM role. Disaster Recovery Engineer hands on.
Top Sills
CBCP certification
Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator
The IT Resiliency Team is dedicated to ensuring the resilience and continuity of our operations in the face of unforeseen disasters. We are currently seeking a Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role in safeguarding our business operations against various disruptions.
Job Summary
The Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our disaster recovery programs. Your strong technical background and infrastructure expertise will be critical in identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure our business remains secure and resilient in the event of any unforeseen disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
Chicago only (3 days in office) – Local Candidates only
Must have Valid LinkedIn
Need Local DL of IL
Must be able to work weekends
(1-2 weekends per month, min)
Work hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Not a PM role. Disaster Recovery Engineer hands on.
Top Sills
- Disaster Recovery technology
- IT Infrastructure experience
- DR test events expereince
CBCP certification
Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator
The IT Resiliency Team is dedicated to ensuring the resilience and continuity of our operations in the face of unforeseen disasters. We are currently seeking a Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role in safeguarding our business operations against various disruptions.
Job Summary
The Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our disaster recovery programs. Your strong technical background and infrastructure expertise will be critical in identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure our business remains secure and resilient in the event of any unforeseen disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
- Disaster Recovery Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including risk assessments, continuity strategies, and response procedures.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments to evaluate their impact on business operations.
- Disaster Recovery Testing: Plan, execute, and evaluate regular disaster recovery exercises to validate the effectiveness of recovery plans and make necessary adjustments.
- Coordination: Collaborate with IT, security, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment between disaster recovery and security strategies.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of disaster recovery plans, procedures, and incident response protocols.
- Incident Response: Lead disaster recovery efforts in the event of a disruption, coordinating the response and recovery activities.
- Training and Awareness: Develop and provide training to employees on disaster recovery and business continuity procedures to enhance preparedness.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving threats to continually improve disaster recovery capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning including:
- Experience in coordinating and leading disaster recovery exercises and response efforts.
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
- Strong knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies, tools, and technologies.
- 7 years of project management experience, may be inclusive of the above.
- Certification such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or equivalent is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in high-stress situations.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.
