We are seeking a seasoned Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead our organisation's critical IT services resilience and recovery initiatives.
About the Role:
This key role will focus on planning, testing, and continuously improving our enterprise-level Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) frameworks in partnership with internal teams and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, test, and enhance DR and BCM plans across all IT systems and services.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain and update Business Impact Assessments (BIA), Risk Impact Assessments (RIA), and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
* Plan and coordinate regular DR testing exercises, including data centre failover and cloud platform recovery.
* Ensure DR and BCM processes align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
* Provide training and awareness sessions for staff on DR and BCM responsibilities.
* Assist in responding to major incidents, ensuring business services are restored quickly and efficiently.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum 2+ years' experience in a dedicated Disaster Recovery and/or Business Continuity role.
* 5+ years of overall experience in IT or IT risk-related functions.
* Hands-on experience with enterprise-level DR testing (such as data centre or cloud platform failover).
* Solid understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, Microsoft 365, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
* Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST2, or CIS Controls.
* Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work with both technical and business teams.
What We Offer:
* A hybrid working environment based in Dublin.
* The opportunity to lead critical business continuity initiatives.
* Collaborative, cross-functional work with IT and business teams.
* A competitive salary and benefits package.