Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Specialist (ID:47309)

We're seeking a highly organized and analytical professional to lead risk assessment and recovery planning in this newly created role. As our Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist, you'll be responsible for identifying organizational vulnerabilities and critical business functions, developing strategies to prevent or minimize impact, and ensuring we're prepared to respond to any disruption with confidence and agility. *Only candidates who reside in Minnesota will be considered.*

Location: Hybrid position in Bloomington, MN

Salary: $115,000-$160,000 Base

Benefits:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company match
• Company contributions to help pay off student loans
• Free life insurance, STD & LTD
• Pet insurance
• Generous PTO
• 9 paid holidays 
• Paid parental leave
• Annual company-wide volunteer day
• Adoption financial assistance

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conducts risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerable areas within the company's critical functions
• Recommend and implement disaster avoidance strategies and impact reduction strategies
• Gather and interpret data for use in risk assessments or business impact analyses
• Develop and establish disaster recovery procedures for restoring mission-critical business applications in the event of natural disasters, technical failures, power outages, or human interference
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of actual recovery plan implementation and efforts, including initial emergency response, recovery procedures, and business resumption processes
• Inform, educate, and train internal business team members on their responsibilities concerning business continuity procedures and emergency response, and maintain proper interactions with internal and external customers
• Collaborate with and support technical and compliance teams in the development and maintenance of business continuity plans to ensure the continuity of vital business processes and functions in the event of natural disasters, technical failures, power outages, and human interference
• Facilitate annual tabletop stress tests for established vital process business continuity plans and assist technical team owners with remediating any identified gaps
• Ensure that company equipment, systems, services, and facilities are compliant with disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Participates in internal and external IT audits and assessments, and contributes to the development and testing of corporate and division disaster recovery plans
• Continually conduct simulations and test runs of system disruptions to revise and perfect plans
• Investigate and select locations for off-site storage of data and backups
• Adhere to high levels of confidentiality
• Participate in training or other educational opportunities to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity
• Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for new and existing BC planning and recovery objectives
• Facilitate meetings with key stakeholders to assess strengths and weaknesses in the program and ensure adequate resources are allocated to the most critical functions needing attention
• Presents the current state of recovery capabilities to leadership and stakeholders and seeks their approval as well as acceptance of feedback and required changes

Required Skills & Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or other relevant field, or a combination of work experience and education
• Six years or more of experience working with disaster recovery, business recovery/continuity, or similar discipline
• One or more years of experience assisting in administering Oracle database technologies in a corporate environment
• Preferred certifications: Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE)
• Working knowledge of disaster recovery principles, methods, and requirements
• Good working knowledge of information security and IT risk management capabilities
• Must have strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to interface with key stakeholders
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrates positive teaming skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to follow directions, understand, and adhere to team procedures and company best practices
• Proven experience in providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers, and capable of conducting difficult conversations with professionalism
• Must be a self-starter and able to see the big picture
• Able to adhere to confidentiality standards
• Willingness and desire to stay current with current trends related to the position
• Proficient in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• *Only candidates who reside in Minnesota will be considered.*

About Versique:

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.  

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. 

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. 

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 

Let's find your people, together. 

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. 

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