Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planner - Specialist 2 - k systems solutions llc : Job Details

Job Description

Client Name : City of New York

Start Date : October 7, 2024

Contract Length (in weeks) : 48

SCOPE OF SERVICES :

This position involves highly technical and supervisory responsibilities in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities. The candidate will collaborate with business and IT organizations to develop and refine their business continuity strategies. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, assessing risks, and implementing solutions to prepare the organization for unexpected disruptions. Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision-making and communication, ensure continuity of critical departmental processes, or manage the temporary shutdown of non-critical departments to maintain operational continuity and governance. Create disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers. Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.

Requirements

MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets such as data centers.
• Develop contingency plans for organizational emergencies.
• Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
• Analyze impacts on, and risks to, essential business functions or information systems to determine acceptable recovery time objectives and resource requirements.
• Assess risks to business operations.
• Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision-making and communication, ensuring continuity of critical processes or managing the temporary shutdown of non-critical departments.
• Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.
• Establish, maintain, or test call trees for effective communication during disasters.
• Oversee contingency plan integration and operation.
• Document testing activities, including goals, planning, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Create budgets for business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Participate in professional meetings, literature review, and training to stay updated on new developments in disaster recovery and business continuity.

DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) (Preferred)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Preferred)
• Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE) (Preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning
• Proven experience across multiple industries in developing and implementing BCP and disaster recovery plans
• Experience conducting risk assessments, business impact analyses, and continuity exercises
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, or Risk Management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and cloud services
• Understanding of data backup and recovery technologies
• Proficiency with risk management software and tools
• Situational awareness, adaptability, and risk management skills
• Experience with Business Impact Analyses, Risk Assessments, and IT recovery exercises
• Ability to develop and implement business continuity and IT recovery plans, policies, and crisis management strategies
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to create clear documentation for BCDR plans and procedures
• Capability to deliver training and awareness programs
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks and vulnerabilities
• Ability to prioritize critical business functions and resources
• Strategies for minimizing disruptions and ensuring continuity during disasters