IT Resilience Manager

Job Title: IT Resilience Manager
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: W2 Contract

Position Overview:

Client is seeking an IT Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead the assessment, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive IT Disaster Response Plan. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the resilience and continuity of IT infrastructure in the face of various threats including cyberattacks, natural disasters, and system failures.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Assessment of Current IT Infrastructure:

• Conduct an in-depth analysis of existing IT systems, processes, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Identify and document critical IT assets and operations that require protection during a disaster scenario.

2. Risk Analysis:

• Perform comprehensive risk assessments to identify threats such as natural disasters, cyber incidents, and hardware failures.
• Recommend mitigation strategies, highlighting any existing measures established at the client level.

3. Development of Disaster Response Plan:

• Design a customized IT Disaster Response Plan aligned with client’s operational needs and risk profile.
• Include emergency communication protocols, data backup and restoration procedures, staff responsibilities, and escalation paths.

4. Implementation and Testing:

• Deploy the approved disaster response plan within IT environment.
• Coordinate and execute simulations and drills to test the plan’s functionality and efficacy, refining as needed.

5. Training and Documentation:

• Provide targeted training for staff and stakeholders on disaster recovery protocols.
• Deliver clear, comprehensive documentation, including user manuals, operational guidelines, and execution workflows.

6. Ongoing Support and Maintenance:

• Offer post-implementation support to maintain and enhance the disaster recovery plan.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure the plan adapts to evolving IT infrastructure and emerging risks.

Deliverables:

• IT Infrastructure and Risk Assessment Report
• Finalized IT Disaster Response Plan Document
• Training Materials and Documentation
• Simulation/Test Reports with Recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT disaster recovery, business continuity planning, or IT risk management.
• Proficiency in disaster recovery tools, frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience working within educational or public sector environments preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ITIL or similar framework knowledge

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