Business Continuance Specialist

Cook Systems•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Continuance and Risk Management Specialist is responsible for developing risk management procedures, business continuance scenarios, and contingency plans to ensure the seamless operation of central and distributed systems and networks during downtimes or major disasters. This role also includes identifying critical points of failure and providing strategic recommendations to mitigate risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of IT work experience in information systems support, administration, and risk management
Proficiency in developing and implementing risk management and business continuance plans
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working on complex assignments and leading project components
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive risk management procedures and business continuance scenarios
Create contingency plans for both central and distributed systems and networks
Identify critical points of failure and recommend strategic improvements
Collaborate with various IT operational and support groups to develop and test business continuance policies and procedures
Evaluate and select vendors to ensure service level agreements align with business continuance requirements
Perform contingency planning and analysis for medium to highly complex assignments
Lead business continuance planning components in multiple projects
Coach and mentor junior technical staff as needed