Disaster Recovery and Compliance Specialist

Job Description: • Implement and manage the enterprise-wide DR strategy for IT systems in collaboration with business continuity teams • Partner with cross-functional teams including Business Resilience, GRC, and Application Owners to align DR capabilities • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and technical recovery procedures • Act as a DR subject matter expert translating technical recovery plans into business impact narratives • Lead and coordinate disaster recovery tests, tabletop exercises, and joint simulations with stakeholders • Facilitate after-action reporting and remediation tracking • Monitor and report on DR activities including RTOs and RPOs to senior management • Design and implement backup and recovery solutions for critical data, systems, and applications • Enforce backup and recovery standards to ensure data integrity and availability • Collaborate with service owners to integrate DR considerations in on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware, GCP) • Manage the IT assets system of record and document criticality tiering • Respond to disaster events, coordinate recovery efforts, and communicate with stakeholders during incidents • Support incident response teams by advising on recovery timelines and escalation planning • Provide training and awareness programs on disaster recovery best practices • Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, service providers, and partners • Provide oversight and management of IT policies, procedures, and standards and support IT governance • Report directly to the Manager, IT Disaster Recovery and help lead the IT Disaster Recovery team consisting of representatives from each IT functional area Requirements: • Strong technical understanding of infrastructure and cloud recovery • 3-5+ years of DR experience • Experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure, or cloud architecture • Hands-on recovery implementations • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Proficiency in automation and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) • Deep knowledge of backup and replication technologies (e.g., Commvault, Veeam, Zerto) • Certifications valued (e.g., AWS Architect, Azure, CISSP, CBCP, MBCI) • Proven ability to work independently with efficiency, flexibility, and speed • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills • Effective written and oral communication skills, including delivering briefings to top management • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills • Ability to work nights and weekends during crisis events • Bonus: Experience with supporting crisis management events (public or private sector) • Bonus: Familiarity with the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) • Bonus: Technology sector experience, particularly Cloud native • Bonus: Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau) and Business Continuity software • Bonus: Knowledge and experience of ISO27001 certification maintenance and/or implementation, and/or ISO22301 • Bonus: Certification in business continuity, risk, or resilience disciplines (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, BCCE, CISSP) Benefits: • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture • Market leader in compensation and equity awards • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge • Paid parental and adoption leaves • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role • Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe • Health insurance • 401k • Paid time off • Eligibility for bonuses and equity grants Apply tot his job Apply To this Job