Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist to review, reform, and mature our formal DR/BCP/COOP program. This position will be full time and onsite in Boise, ID for a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. There is no relocation assistance for this role. Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Scenario planning and exercising the Disaster Recovery Plan (35% of responsibilities)
• Review, update, and maintain the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) using the current state-provided template as the baseline
• Incorporate and own the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process, ensuring alignment with the DRP and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
• Identify backup time windows based on priority levels from the BIA
• Review and update the IT asset inventory, including contact information for key personnel and vendors
• Review and update Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) with all relevant vendors; document and secure vendor commitments
• Develop and maintain alternative workaround plans for critical business processes in the event of system unavailability
• Cookordination, planning, and facilitating business continuity scenario planning, tabletop exercises (TTX), and IT failover testing
• Review and assess the formal backup methodology and strategy; make recommendations and implement improvements as warranted
• Develop and document formal restoration processes and procedures
• Update and maintain the COOP to reflect current operations, personnel, and systems
• Simulate turning on the DR site as part of testing
• Develop or update relevant policies and procedures supporting the DR/BCP/COOP program
• Mature the overall program with the goal of a sustainable, repeatable process that can be managed by internal staff upon handoff

Required

• 3-5 years demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and continuity of operations (COOP)
• Practical knowledge of BIA development and integration with DR/BCP programs
• Experience conducting tabletop exercises (TTX) and facilitating IT failover testing
• Strong understanding of RTO/RPO frameworks and vendor management in a recovery context
• Experience reviewing and assessing enterprise backup technologies and methodologies
• Excellent business process management and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with both IT and business stakeholders
• Experience in a government, public sector, or similarly regulated environment

Preferred

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)
• FEMA Professional Development Series or equivalent continuity of operations training
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or relevant IT certifications