IT-BCP and Disaster Recovery Manager

 

Department/Division: ITDCOP/IT IS/Gurgaon

Job Title: IT-BCP and Disaster Recovery Manager

Level in the organization: DM/MGR

Reporting To: Department Head

Work Experience (Years): 4 to 8 years

Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech

Any other (certification etc. preferrable): ITIL, CBCP, ISO 22301

Nature of work exp.: Proven experience in IT disaster recovery planning and execution. Strong understanding of IT system, networks, infrastructure and Data Centre management.

Key Responsibilities

>Design, implement and improve cross-functional programs that enable the recovery of critical IT business functions and systems.

>Schedule and coordinate IT recovery exercises for IT systems, call tree and tabletop simulations for IT systems.

>Support the delivery of business continuity implementation programs covering all aspects of the business continuity and resilience lifecycle, such as business impact analysis, business continuity planning, training/ awareness activities and simulations. >Research and implement strategies and procedures for the effective response to incidents and the resumption of critical IT business operations.

>Develop disaster recovery plans to meet organizations defined and contracted objectives.

>Implement and maintain backup and recovery technology setup (on-prim and cloud) and changes as per business need.

>Create and maintain documentation for DR procedures.

>Conduct regular drills and tests to validate the effectiveness of recovery and management reporting.

> Backup and DR setup KPI management and reporting

> Datacenter management with focus on safety, reliability and continuous availability of data center environment.

Competencies / Skills

>Should have a solid understanding of the business processes and IT systems that are critical for the organization s operations and how they can be affected by different scenarios.

>Project management experience: He/She should be able to plan, organize, and execute BCP/DR projects, such as conducting risk assessments, developing recovery strategies, and implementing solutions.

>Interpersonal skills: He/She should be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, such as senior management, business units, IT staff, vendors, and regulators, and address their concerns and expectations.

>Flexibility and adaptability. He/She should be able to adjust to changing business needs and requirements, and solve problems creatively and efficiently.

>Business continuity and disaster recovery knowledge and experience: He/She should be familiar with the best practices and standards for BCP/DR, such as ISO 22301, and have experience in performing or participating in business impact analyses, crisis management, recovery planning, and testing.

>Business continuity and disaster recovery certifications: He/She may benefit from obtaining certifications that demonstrate their expertise and competence in BCP/DR, such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute).

Soft Skills

> Analytical mindset with attention to details

>Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions during emergencies.

>Excellent written and verbal Communication

>Assertiveness and Conflict Management

>Good Influencing Skills

>Customer orientation

>Process orientation