Disaster Recovery Consultant (Execution & Improvement)

Job Summary Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery Consultant to support critical initiatives focused on strengthening enterprise disaster recovery capabilities. This is a highly execution-oriented role responsible for enhancing application recovery planning, improving testing and validation processes, and strengthening recovery readiness across technology and business teams. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on disaster recovery expertise and can drive meaningful improvements within established timelines.Contract DetailsLocation: Remote (EST Candidates Only)Type: ContractDuration: November 2026 – May 2027, with potential extension into 2027Schedule: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) Core ResponsibilitiesPartner with technology, infrastructure, and application teams to assess and enhance disaster recovery plansValidate recovery strategies, including Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs), failover capabilities, and recovery proceduresIdentify gaps in recovery readiness across system dependencies, data integrity, infrastructure, and application environmentsSupport and execute disaster recovery testing activities, including failover exercises, simulations, and tabletop scenariosEvaluate testing results and recommend practical improvements to increase recovery effectivenessEnsure disaster recovery strategies align with critical business services and operational prioritiesRecommend governance and oversight enhancements to strengthen resiliency practicesDevelop clear, actionable remediation plans and track progress through completionPrepare documentation and reporting materials for audit, regulatory, and internal governance reviews Required Skills & Experience9+ years of experience in Disaster Recovery, Technology Resilience, IT Risk, or related disciplinesHands-on experience developing, validating, and executing disaster recovery strategies for applications and infrastructureExperience conducting disaster recovery testing, failover exercises, simulations, and recovery validation activitiesStrong understanding of disaster recovery concepts, including RTOs, RPOs, data recovery, and system dependenciesAbility to collaborate effectively across technology, infrastructure, and business teamsStrong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skillsProven ability to drive initiatives independently and deliver results within defined timelines Preferred Skills & ExperienceKnowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, FFIEC, and ISO 22301Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industriesFamiliarity with cyber recovery planning and ransomware recovery scenariosExperience integrating disaster recovery programs with business continuity frameworksPrevious consulting experience focused on DR testing, validation, and resiliency improvements Key Competencies & BehaviorsExecution-focused with strong attention to detailAbility to influence and engage technical stakeholdersStrong understanding of business impact and operational riskComfortable working in fast-paced environments with competing prioritiesPractical, solution-oriented approach to problem solvingExcellent communication and relationship-building skills Work EnvironmentLocation: Remote (EST Candidates Only) Compensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $79.00 and $113.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy. [143433]