IT Disaster Recovery Framework and Business Impact Analysis Engineer

IT Disaster Recovery Framework and Business Impact Analysis Engineer - Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Disaster Recovery Framework and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining our NetApp's IT disaster recovery framework and conducting business impact analysis to ensure the continuity of critical business operations in the event of a disaster or disruption. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks, assess their impact on business operations, and develop comprehensive recovery strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT disaster recovery planning, BIA methodologies, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• NetApp’s organization's IT disaster recovery framework, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to IT infrastructure and critical business operations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to conduct business impact analysis (BIA) and assess the potential impact of disruptions on critical business functions.
• Analyze BIA findings to identify recovery objectives, prioritize critical business processes, and define recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).
• Design and implement comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including backup and recovery strategies, data replication, failover mechanisms, and alternate site strategies.
• Coordinate and conduct regular testing and exercises to validate the effectiveness of the disaster recovery plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to IT disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the availability of necessary tools, resources, and infrastructure to support disaster recovery efforts.
• Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees on disaster recovery procedures and their roles during a disaster or disruption.
• Participate in incident response activities and provide technical expertise and support during disaster recovery efforts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in IT disaster recovery planning, business impact analysis, and business continuity management.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34).
• Experience in conducting business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessments.
• Proficient in developing and implementing disaster recovery plans, including backup and recovery strategies, failover mechanisms, and alternate site strategies.
• Admin level knowledge of Operating Systems (Unix / Windows) and IT infrastructure components, systems, and technologies, including, networks, servers, databases, and storage systems.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and develop effective recovery strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE) are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Proven experience (8 years and above preferred) in IT disaster recovery planning, business impact analysis, and business continuity management.