Job Description:
Job Title: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery SME
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL(Hybrid onsite role)
Duration: 12 Months
Required skills:
Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's BCP/DR program
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats to the organization's operations
• Create and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) for all critical business functions
• Apply BIA data to develop and maintain BCP/DR plans for all critical business functions
• Ensure that the BCP/DR plans are properly rated and include all required sections
• Design, coordinate, and execute test exercises for critical business processes
• Test BCP/DR plans regularly to ensure they are effective
• Train employees on BCP/DR procedures and practices of technology risk disaster recovery planning
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures that are aligned with best practices
• Implement technical solutions to support the BCP/DR program
• Manage the organization's response to disasters and emergencies
• Lead crisis management teams during significant business disruptions
• Work with vendors and partners to ensure their BCP/DR plans are aligned with the organization's plans
• Oversee the budget for business continuity and ensure resource availability
• Collaborate with IT staff to develop and implement best practices to protect and restore data and systems
• Partner with infrastructure and application areas to develop and maintain recovery procedures for critical apps
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to discuss and document technical information
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Stay up to date on the latest BCP/DR trends and best practices
