Business Continuity Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and test comprehensive business continuity plans for critical systems, data, and applications.
• Identify vulnerabilities through Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Partner with IT, cybersecurity, operations, and external vendors to align DR strategies with business goals.
• Lead recovery efforts during disruptions, ensuring swift restoration of services.
• Conduct regular drills (tabletop exercises, failover tests) to validate plan effectiveness.
• Maintain detailed recovery procedures, contact lists, and post-incident reports.
• Educate staff on BC protocols and roles.
• Assess emerging tools (e.g., cloud recovery solutions, backup systems) to enhance resilience.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards (ISO 22301, NIST) and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze incidents to refine strategies and prevent recurrence.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in Information system support, administration, risk management and business continuity.
• Experience in GSM and Mobile communications technology, IT and network infrastructure, IT systems administration, Database management, and cybersecurity.
• Experience in cloud technologies
• Possess skills in testing emergency response, recovery support and business resumption procedures.
• Experience in the Support for On-prem and Cloud IT Applications.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications: Preferred: CBCP, CISSP, CISA, ITIL.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Experience: Proven track record in risk assessment, DR testing, and incident management.
• Proficiency in DR tools (e.g., VMware SRM, Azure Site Recovery, Veeam).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with risk management software (e.g., RSA Archer).