Disaster Recovery Manager - London, United Kingdom - N Consulting Ltd

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    ROLE TITLE: Disaster Recovery Manager
    Possibility of remote work: Hybrid, attending the office on and as needed
    Contract duration: 9 – 12 months
    Location: London, Fenchurch Avenue

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    • Must have experience in Cloud solutions and services preferably in Azure including knowledge of disaster recovery tooling.

    • Experience of modern architectural practices using containerization would be beneficial

    REQUIRED CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:


    • Infrastructure: Create recovery plans for infrastructure and applications, manage distributed computing infrastructure, and ensure application recoverability on shared and dedicated infrastructure

    • Business Continuity: Understand business processes and ensuring their continuity during disruptions is crucial. The Candidate must be able to develop and maintain business continuity plans to minimize downtime.

    • Project Management: Managing recovery projects involves planning, execution, and coordination. Proficiency in project management methodologies is essential.

    • Business Impact Analysis: Assessing the impact of disruptions on critical systems helps prioritize recovery efforts. The Candidate must be able to analyze risks and vulnerabilities.

    • Impact Analysis: Beyond technical aspects, evaluate the broader impact of disasters on business operations.

    • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with best practices and evolving technologies to ensure effective disaster recovery strategies.

    • Recovery Procedures: The Candidate must be able to create and validate recovery procedures for data, applications, and infrastructure.

    • Recovery Programs: Implementing and maintaining recovery programs to safeguard against data loss and system downtime.

    • Technical Background : Must have experience in Cloud solutions and services preferably in Azure including knowledge of disaster recovery tooling. Experience of modern architectural practices using containerization would be beneficial.

    • Effective Communication: Proper communication, documentation, and training are key to successful recovery and business continuity plans.

    • Collaboration: The Disaster recovery manager will work with senior-level management, technical teams, and external partners. Building partnerships is essential.

    • Vendor Management: Coordinating with vendors for services like data backup, cloud solutions, and recovery facilities.

    • Problem-Solving: Addressing deficiencies, tracking progress, and adapting strategies as needed.

    • Attention to Detail: Ensuring all critical components are covered in recovery plans. 4

    • Leadership: Defining action plans and guiding teams during crisis situations and maintaining a calm approach.

    • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements.