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Position: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Planner
Location: New York, NY
Duration: Contract
Requirements
7+ years experience in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery planning.
Proven expertise in risk assessment, BIA, and continuity exercises.
Knowledge of IT infrastructure, backup & recovery technologies.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred certifications: CBCP, CISSP, CDRE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and cloud services.
Understanding of data backup and recovery technologies.
Proficiency in risk management software and tools.
Situational awareness, abstract thinking, adaptability, and risk management
Performing and participating in Business Impact Analyses and Risk Assessments, and facilitating mock exercises, as well as participating in IT recovery exercises are great ways to increase experience with business continuity processes.
The ability to create or carry out existing business continuity plans, IT technical recovery plans, business continuity policies, and crisis management plans
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Skill in creating clear and comprehensive documentation for BCDR plans and procedures.
Capability to deliver training and awareness programs to ensure staff readiness.
Strong analytical skills to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
Capacity to evaluate and prioritize critical business functions and resources.
Capability to develop strategies for minimizing disruption and maintaining continuity during a disaster