BCDR Assessment & Gap Analysis – Evaluating organizational resilience, analyzing RTO/RPO, and identifying process gaps, and DR site readiness.
BCDR Strategy & Implementation – Designing corrective actions, developing runbooks, and leading BCDR workshops on applications, databases (SQL & Oracle), OpenShift, Network, Security, virtualization, and cloud environments.
Disaster Recovery Testing & Execution – Assist customer with Planning and executing DR drills to ensure recovery reliability and compliance.
Requirements
Core Responsibilities and Skills:
- Risk Assessment and Analysis:
- Ability to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conducting business impact analyses (BIAs) to determine critical business functions.
- Business Continuity Planning:
- Developing and documenting comprehensive business continuity plans.
- Creating strategies for maintaining essential operations during disruptions.
- Disaster Recovery Planning:
- Designing and implementing IT disaster recovery plans.
- Ensuring data backup and recovery procedures are effective.
- Testing and Exercises:
- Organizing and conducting regular testing of BCDR plans.
- Running simulations and exercises to validate recovery procedures.
- Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge:
- Understanding relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ensuring BCDR plans meet legal and regulatory standards.
- Communication and Training:
- Communicating BCDR plans to stakeholders at all levels.
- Providing training and awareness programs to employees.
- Project Management:
- Managing BCDR projects and initiatives effectively.
- Coordinating with various departments and vendors.
Typical Qualifications:
- Education:
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, or a related field is often required.
- Advanced degrees or certifications are highly valued.
- Experience:
- Experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, IT, or risk management.
- Experience in developing and implementing BCDR plans.