Information Disaster Recovery & Business Impact SME

Company Description

Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized —and highly regarded—within the network and security communities.

Job Description

The County of Stafford is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Technology Disaster Recovery and Business Impact Assessment Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead, support, and refine the County’s disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining IT Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), conducting Business Impact Assessments (BIAs), and advising County departments on best practices to ensure operational resilience in the face of disruptions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the development, implementation, and periodic testing of the County's IT Disaster Recovery Plan in coordination with IT, Emergency Management, and departmental stakeholders.

· Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIA) across departments to identify critical systems, processes, dependencies, and acceptable downtime thresholds.

· Collaborate with department leaders and technical staff to gather data and validate recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).

· Maintain up-to-date documentation for DRPs, BIAs, and continuity strategies, aligned with NIST, FEMA, or state-level emergency preparedness frameworks.

· Facilitate tabletop exercises, scenario planning sessions, and post-incident reviews to validate and improve plans.

· Provide subject matter expertise during continuity planning, audits, system changes, or incidents that impact critical services.

· Ensure DRP and BIA programs meet compliance requirements (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, FISMA) and align with the County’s cybersecurity and IT governance standards.

· Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to County staff regarding DR and BIA processes.

· Coordinate with external partners, service providers, and government agencies on continuity-related activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Emergency Management, Business Continuity, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT disaster recovery, business impact assessment, or business continuity planning.

· Experience working in or with government agencies, preferably at the county or municipal level.

· Proficiency with DR/BIA frameworks such as NIST SP 800-34, ISO 22301, or equivalent.

· Knowledge of enterprise IT systems, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Professional certifications such as:

o Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)

o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

o Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE)

o NIMS/ICS training or FEMA COOP certification

· Familiarity with tools used for DR/BC planning (e.g., Fusion Framework, Archer BCM, or similar).

· Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

· Experience conducting impact and risk assessments in complex IT environments or similar relevant certifications or specific experience.

Work Environment & Conditions:

· Work may be hybrid with in-person attendance required for meetings, exercises, or incidents.

· Role may involve occasional after-hours response during emergency situations or continuity events.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status

Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting, please e-mail hr@ashburnconsulting.com.”