Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist

CAI•Boise, ID

1d•$50 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

As a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist, you will work with our client on their DR/BCP/COOP program. We are looking for a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist to review, reform, and mature our formal DR/BCP/COOP program. This position will be full time and onsite in Boise, ID for a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

3-5 years demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and continuity of operations (COOP)
Experience providing leadership and direction to staff members
Practical knowledge of BIA development and integration with DR/BCP programs
Experience conducting tabletop exercises (TTX) and facilitating IT failover testing
Strong understanding of RTO/RPO frameworks and vendor management in a recovery context
Experience reviewing and assessing enterprise backup technologies and methodologies
Excellent business process management and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with both IT and business stakeholders
Experience in a government, public sector, or similarly regulated environment
Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)
FEMA Professional Development Series or equivalent continuity of operations training
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or relevant IT certifications

Responsibilities

Scenario planning and exercising the Disaster Recovery Plan (35% of responsibilities)
Review, update, and maintain the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) using the current state-provided template as the baseline
Incorporate and own the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process, ensuring alignment with the DRP and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
Identify backup time windows based on priority levels from the BIA
Update and maintain the IT asset inventory, including contact information for key personnel and vendors
Review and update Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) with all relevant vendors; document and secure vendor commitments
Develop and maintain alternative workaround plans for critical business processes in the event of system unavailability
Coordinate, plan, and facilitate business continuity scenario planning, tabletop exercises (TTX), and IT failover testing
Review and assess the formal backup methodology and strategy; make recommendations and implement improvements as warranted
Review and update all Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and third-party agreements related to recovery and continuity
Develop and document formal restoration processes and procedures
Update and maintain the COOP to reflect current operations, personnel, and systems
Simulate turning on the DR site as part of testing
Develop or update relevant policies and procedures supporting the DR/BCP/COOP program
Help mature the overall program with the goal of a sustainable, repeatable process that can be managed by internal staff upon handoff