Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planner

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. • This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience • Overview: We are seeking a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planner who will support our client. The role entails developing a disaster recovery plan for multiple systems and a business continuity plan that covers all aspects of standard business continuity plans. The chosen candidate will be expected to develop, maintain, and/or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Duties • Perform highly technical and supervisory responsibilities in BCP activities. • Work with business and IT organizations to develop and refine their business continuity strategies. • Provide expert advice, assess risks, and provide solutions to ensure the organization is prepared for unexpected disruptions. • Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements. • Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance. • Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers. • Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster. • Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans • Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans. • Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation. • Attend professional meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity. Mandatory Qualifications: • BA or BS degree in a relevant field such as Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, or Risk Management. • 5+ years of experience with developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans across multiple industries • 1+ years of experience in conducting risk assessments, business impact analyses, and continuity exercises. • Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and cloud services. • Understanding of data backup and recovery technologies. • Proficiency in risk management software and tools. • 1+ years of experience creating clear and comprehensive documentation for BCDR plans and procedures. • 6 months of experience delivering training and awareness programs to ensure staff readiness. Desirable Qualifications: • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) (Preferred) • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Preferred) • Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE) (Preferred) • Situational awareness, abstract thinking, adaptability, and risk management • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Strong analytical skills to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization. • Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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