Integrated Resources Inc.
Business Continuity Planning and Disaster recovery Manager
Integrated Resources Inc., Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Manager
Location: Topeka, KSIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.We are seeking a Professional for a BCP (Business Continuity Plan) role with Mid-Senior level BCP experience, ideally with exposure to financial service institutions. The focus is on BCP (the business reaction and execution in a crisis) but someone with technical DR experience is also required. A candidate with strong Business Continuity experience that could step in and drive a series of our plans to closure would be of great value.Position:
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery ManagerDuration:
9-12 Months possible Right to hire (Full-time)Direct client:
Immediate interviewRole and Responsibilities:Management (25%):
Perform all departmental administrative activities, including staff meetings, attendance, monthly status reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, expense processing, documentation, and other activities, as assigned, in a timely manner.
Business Continuity Planning (25%):
Ensure that plans are properly rated for all business process areas, contain all required sections, and reflect current conditions.Conduct BIA for assigned Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Shared Service Units (SSUs).Train Senior Business Continuity Analyst in the correct implementation of BC & DR processes.Support review and maintenance of business continuity policy, standards and processes.Support internal reporting and tracking of business continuity related issues and remediation activities.Support assigned oversight areas with the creation, maintenance and testing of their various business continuity plans.Identify Business Continuity related risks and assess their likelihood and potential impacts.Proactively identify and implement BCP program and process improvements.Provide ongoing SME guidance and assistance to SBUs and SSUs on business continuity matters.
Disaster Recovery Planning (45%):
Ensure that IT DR applications have fully documented, tested, executable plans.Design, coordinate and execute BCP/DR annual test exercises for critical business processes.Partner with infrastructure and application areas to develop and maintain recovery procedures for Tier 1 business applications.Develop recovery priorities, timelines, and strategy for proper sequence of recovery components.Educate and train IT members in practices of technology risk disaster recovery planning.Assist Crisis Management / Incident Management teams during service disruption events.Develop, review and maintain third party contracts for Disaster Recovery hardware equipment and location resources.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field.Minimum of 8 years of hands-on Business Continuity and/or IT Disaster Recovery experience, with at least 4 years in a management role.Relevant Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Risk or Audit certifications preferred (MBCP, CBCP, ABCP, CRISC, CISA).Experience in 4 or more of the following BCP framework components: Crisis Management Planning, BC Audits, managing responses to major disruptive events.Financial Services/Banking industry experience required.Preferred Skills:Ability to understand and apply DR concepts to both mainframe and distributed environments.Knowledge and experience in performing assessments aligned with best practices.Knowledge of the DRII/BCI BCDR frameworks.Ability to work independently and manage competing demands.Strong documentation skills, including the ability to create detailed summaries of risk assessment findings.
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Location: Topeka, KSIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.We are seeking a Professional for a BCP (Business Continuity Plan) role with Mid-Senior level BCP experience, ideally with exposure to financial service institutions. The focus is on BCP (the business reaction and execution in a crisis) but someone with technical DR experience is also required. A candidate with strong Business Continuity experience that could step in and drive a series of our plans to closure would be of great value.Position:
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery ManagerDuration:
9-12 Months possible Right to hire (Full-time)Direct client:
Immediate interviewRole and Responsibilities:Management (25%):
Perform all departmental administrative activities, including staff meetings, attendance, monthly status reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, expense processing, documentation, and other activities, as assigned, in a timely manner.
Business Continuity Planning (25%):
Ensure that plans are properly rated for all business process areas, contain all required sections, and reflect current conditions.Conduct BIA for assigned Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Shared Service Units (SSUs).Train Senior Business Continuity Analyst in the correct implementation of BC & DR processes.Support review and maintenance of business continuity policy, standards and processes.Support internal reporting and tracking of business continuity related issues and remediation activities.Support assigned oversight areas with the creation, maintenance and testing of their various business continuity plans.Identify Business Continuity related risks and assess their likelihood and potential impacts.Proactively identify and implement BCP program and process improvements.Provide ongoing SME guidance and assistance to SBUs and SSUs on business continuity matters.
Disaster Recovery Planning (45%):
Ensure that IT DR applications have fully documented, tested, executable plans.Design, coordinate and execute BCP/DR annual test exercises for critical business processes.Partner with infrastructure and application areas to develop and maintain recovery procedures for Tier 1 business applications.Develop recovery priorities, timelines, and strategy for proper sequence of recovery components.Educate and train IT members in practices of technology risk disaster recovery planning.Assist Crisis Management / Incident Management teams during service disruption events.Develop, review and maintain third party contracts for Disaster Recovery hardware equipment and location resources.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field.Minimum of 8 years of hands-on Business Continuity and/or IT Disaster Recovery experience, with at least 4 years in a management role.Relevant Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Risk or Audit certifications preferred (MBCP, CBCP, ABCP, CRISC, CISA).Experience in 4 or more of the following BCP framework components: Crisis Management Planning, BC Audits, managing responses to major disruptive events.Financial Services/Banking industry experience required.Preferred Skills:Ability to understand and apply DR concepts to both mainframe and distributed environments.Knowledge and experience in performing assessments aligned with best practices.Knowledge of the DRII/BCI BCDR frameworks.Ability to work independently and manage competing demands.Strong documentation skills, including the ability to create detailed summaries of risk assessment findings.
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