Job Overview
We are seeking a seasoned IT professional to lead our organization's disaster recovery strategy and implementation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to shape and drive the development of our enterprise-wide disaster recovery capability across data centers, cloud platforms, and critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design and deliver our organization's disaster recovery strategy, aligning with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.
2. Develop and manage disaster recovery frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure business continuity.
3. Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale disaster recovery testing, including data center failover and cloud recovery.
4. Collaborate with IT, risk, and operational leaders to ensure resilience for critical systems.
5. Engage and manage third-party vendors in delivering disaster recovery solutions and tests.
6. Report on readiness, risks, and improvement plans to senior stakeholders.
7. Act as a subject matter expert during major incidents requiring recovery activation.
Requirements
* A proven track record in a specialized disaster recovery role.
* 5+ years' experience in IT roles with strong technical knowledge.
* Practical experience of enterprise disaster recovery testing, including data center failover, recovery planning, and cloud failover.
* A solid understanding of Microsoft Office 365 and Azure environments.
* Knowledge of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
* Familiarity with security and risk frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
* Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
* The ability to lead strategy, build processes, and influence senior decision makers.
* A relevant third-level degree or equivalent experience.
* Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CBCI (advantageous).