Job Description

Details: Role: IT Disaster Recovery Specialist.

Contract duration: 12 Months Qualifications and Experience: A degree /diploma in IT/Computer Science/ Information Systems
Personal Attributes
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Architectural Expertise:
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Demonstrate an excellent understanding of architecture components, including servers, firewalls, routers, virtualization, backup techniques, application components, and databases.
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Assess clients' existing IT infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and potential points of failure.

Recovery Procedure Development:
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Create robust and tailored disaster recovery procedures for enterprise IT applications, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.

Test and refine recovery plans through regular drills and simulations.

Project Management:

Apply strong project management skills to coordinate and execute disaster recovery projects effectively.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects within scope and budget.
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Technical Consultation:

Provide expert technical guidance to clients on disaster recovery best practices and strategies.

Offer solutions and recommendations for improving the resilience of IT systems.

Documentation:

Maintain detailed documentation of disaster recovery plans, procedures, and configurations.
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Generate reports and documentation for clients and internal stakeholders.

Client Collaboration:

Foster strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor in disaster recovery planning and execution.
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Conduct regular meetings to review progress, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- A degree /diploma in IT/Computer Science/ Information Systems
- Proven track record in creating recovery procedures for enterprise IT applications.
- Minimum of [5] years of experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation in an advisory or consulting environment.
- Strong project management background with relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices in business continuity and disaster recovery (e.g., ISO 22301 and ISO 27031).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven detailed work experience in all the relevant technologies and platforms are a plus (e.g., infrastructure management, database administration and application development).
Additional Attributes:
- Adaptability: Ability to stay up to date with emerging technologies and adapt to rapidly changing IT environments.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in documenting procedures and configurations to ensure accuracy.
- Leadership: Willingness to take the lead in high-pressure situations and guide teams during recovery efforts.
- Customer Focus: Dedication to understanding and meeting clients' unique disaster recovery needs.
Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and certification attainment.
- Critical Systems Prioritization: Demonstrated ability to correctly identify the critical systems that require immediate attention in a disaster recovery scenario, ensuring the most essential functions are safeguarded first.
- Timely Execution: Proven track record of delivering working disaster recovery plans for the top 10 systems within three months of project initiation, optimizing the recovery timeline and minimizing downtime.
- Flexibility and Availability: Willingness and readiness to work beyond standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergency situations and support disaster recovery efforts promptly.
- Methodology Assessment: Proficiency in evaluating existing disaster recovery methodologies and the ability to diplomatically challenge outdated practices.
- ISO Compliance: Knowledge and experience in recommending and implementing disaster recovery solutions.

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