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IT Disaster Recovery Senior Specialist - Remote

IT & Digital/IT

LHH

$45.00 - $65.00 per Hour

Chicago, Illinois

Contractor

IT

IT & Digital

LHH is working with a Chicago-based Financial Services company who is looking to hire an IT Disaster Recovery Specialist to join our team for a 6+ month project and the role will be 100% remote.

Candidates MUST be able to work as a W2 employee of LHH to be considered.

The role will mainly focus on Support of testing within the Disaster Recovery Team, including application testing full DC testing, plan walkthroughs and call tree tests Disaster recovery plan review and approvals Runbook creation in support of the full data center testing and recovery Use of the following tools Microsoft, ServiceNow, Fusion Risk Management and Everbridge This position will be working remote

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manages the design, implementation, and communication of business continuance and disaster recovery plans.

  • Oversees enterprise disaster recovery exercises and validation efforts.

  • Documents disaster recovery exercises and reports results to senior management.

  • Conducts risk analysis to identify critical operations and systems.

  • Manages deliverables and Service Level Agreements for 3rd party vendors and MSPs.

  • Participates in assessments of potential disruptions in technology services.

  • Manages program status communications to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Develops and deploys training, documentation, and communication of disaster recovery procedures


Required Skills:

  • Experience in managing IT disaster recovery exercises in a multi-site, enterprise environment.

  • Knowledge of security principles and practices.

  • Advanced knowledge of storage area networks, enterprise backup systems, and networking concepts.

  • Familiarity with industry best practices for IT Disaster Recovery planning and ISO Standards.

  • Advanced project management skills.

  • Strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities.

  • Effective communication with all levels and business partners


Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required



Pay Details: $45.00 to $65.00 per hour

Search managed by: William Staadt

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_859470_3070086

IT Disaster Recovery Senior Specialist - Remote

IT & Digital/IT

LHH

$45.00 - $65.00 per Hour

Chicago, Illinois

Contractor

IT

IT & Digital

LHH is working with a Chicago-based Financial Services company who is looking to hire an IT Disaster Recovery Specialist to join our team for a 6+ month project and the role will be 100% remote.

Candidates MUST be able to work as a W2 employee of LHH to be considered.

The role will mainly focus on Support of testing within the Disaster Recovery Team, including application testing full DC testing, plan walkthroughs and call tree tests Disaster recovery plan review and approvals Runbook creation in support of the full data center testing and recovery Use of the following tools Microsoft, ServiceNow, Fusion Risk Management and Everbridge This position will be working remote

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manages the design, implementation, and communication of business continuance and disaster recovery plans.

  • Oversees enterprise disaster recovery exercises and validation efforts.

  • Documents disaster recovery exercises and reports results to senior management.

  • Conducts risk analysis to identify critical operations and systems.

  • Manages deliverables and Service Level Agreements for 3rd party vendors and MSPs.

  • Participates in assessments of potential disruptions in technology services.

  • Manages program status communications to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Develops and deploys training, documentation, and communication of disaster recovery procedures


Required Skills:

  • Experience in managing IT disaster recovery exercises in a multi-site, enterprise environment.

  • Knowledge of security principles and practices.

  • Advanced knowledge of storage area networks, enterprise backup systems, and networking concepts.

  • Familiarity with industry best practices for IT Disaster Recovery planning and ISO Standards.

  • Advanced project management skills.

  • Strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities.

  • Effective communication with all levels and business partners


Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required



Pay Details: $45.00 to $65.00 per hour

Search managed by: William Staadt

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_859470_3070086
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