Senior Disaster Recovery Specialist managing disaster recovery and business continuity strategies at RAVL. Collaborating with IT and business teams to ensure operational resilience.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update disaster recovery (DR) plans, procedures, and documentation
Conduct business impact analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to identify critical business functions and dependencies
Define Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) for critical systems and applications
Establish recovery strategies for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
Plan, coordinate, and execute disaster recovery exercises and failover/failback tests
Evaluate test results and implement corrective actions to address identified gaps
Maintain records of testing activities, findings, and remediation efforts
Ensure disaster recovery plans remain aligned with evolving business requirements
Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to implement backup and recovery solutions
Monitor backup processes and verify recoverability of critical systems and data
Support the design and implementation of resilient architectures and high-availability solutions
Participate in recovery activities during actual incidents and outages
Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and industry requirements related to business continuity and disaster recovery
Develop DR policies, standards, and governance frameworks
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and evidence of DR readiness
Coordinate with business units to ensure recovery plans address operational requirements
Provide training and awareness programs for employees involved in recovery activities
Serve as a subject matter expert on disaster recovery and business continuity best practices
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, or related field
3+ years of experience in disaster recovery, business continuity, infrastructure operations, or IT risk management
Experience with backup and recovery technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and virtualization technologies
Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking, storage, databases, and cybersecurity principles
Experience conducting DR tests and managing recovery documentation
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Certifications such as:
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE)
• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications
Experience with enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity, or NetBackup
Knowledge of ITIL, NIST, ISO 22301, and related resilience frameworks
Benefits
4 weeks paid time off (plus public holidays)
Paid professional development days and continuous learning opportunities
Comprehensive health & dental coverage, including mental health support
Variable bonus & RRSP contributions tied to performance and delivery impact
Flexible, client-aligned work model — autonomy with accountability, adapting to client delivery needs
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