Disaster Recovery Architect

1. Experience & Expertise:

• Strong background in disaster recovery (DR) methodologies, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective DR architectures for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of DR tools, including replication, failover, backup/restore, and cloud-based DR solutions.

2. DR Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and maintain DR strategies aligned with business objectives and recovery time/point objectives (RTO/RPO).
• Conduct business impact analyses (BIA) to identify critical systems and applications.
• Define, document, and continuously update detailed DR procedures and playbooks.

3. DR Implementation & Testing:

• Configure and implement DR solutions, ensuring they meet recovery objectives.
• Develop and execute DR test plans and drills to validate recovery processes.
• Automate DR processes for efficiency and reliability.

4. Operations & Maintenance:

• Monitor and maintain DR environments, ensuring continuous functionality.
• Regularly update and optimize DR infrastructure and resources.
• Provide support during DR events and incidents.

5. Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with IT teams, business units, and vendors to ensure DR readiness.
• Communicate DR plans and procedures to stakeholders and provide necessary training.

6. Compliance & Security:

• Ensure DR solutions comply with industry regulations and standards.
• Integrate security best practices into DR design and implementation.

7. Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on emerging DR technologies and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process and solution enhancements.
• Conduct regular DR plan reviews and updates.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a focus on disaster recovery & business continuity.
• Strong understanding of DR methodologies, technologies, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with DR solutions (e.g., replication software, backup/restore solutions, cloud-based DRaaS).
• Solid knowledge of operating systems, networking, and storage technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (OCI & GCP) and their DR capabilities is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in DR technologies (e.g., VMware Site Recovery Manager, Veeam, Zerto, DRS, OCI & GCP Disaster Recovery).
• Scripting & automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols & security.
• Experience with backup & recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with DR testing & drilling methodologies.