Principal, IT Disaster Recovery
Principal, IT Disaster Recovery
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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the worlds largest humanitarian network
Join usWhere your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:
The Principal IT Disaster Recovery manages Disaster Recovery (DR) plans Disaster Recovery testing and ensures Disaster Recovery solutions are in place for mission-critical applications. Provides direction to determine technical and operational feasibility of solutions are aligned with Disaster Recovery requirements and standards. The successful candidate must have a solid working knowledge of data center computing SaaS IaaS and network environments an understanding of system resiliency in applications (business and technical) and experience with Disaster Recovery design and testing. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in Disaster Recovery as well as demonstrated proficiency in managing and coordinating recovery plans from a technology perspective. Proficient in Disaster Recovery standard concepts practices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision and reports to the Sr. Director Critical Systems and Disaster Recovery.
The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States with a preference to work East Coast hours.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Manage and maintain Application Disaster Recovery Plans
Manage and maintain the Enterprise Disaster Recovery Plan
Plan and coordinate Application Disaster Recovery Testing
Perform Failover and Failback exercises
Responsible for supporting Disaster Recovery standards and policies
Recommend best practices for building resiliency within Cloud Solutions
Identify and recommend solutions to eliminate Single Points of Failure within Cloud Solutions
Work with Business Units to understand recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO) for mission critical applications and systems
Schedule and host meetings to coordinate Disaster Recovery Testing
Schedule and host meetings to update Disaster Recovery Plans
Document changes to Disaster Recovery Plans
Engage vendors when needed to discuss HA and DR Solutions
Participate in Disaster Recovery Policy reviews
Conducts risk analysis to identify critical operations and systems that are core to continued business operations in the event of disruption.
Monitors and tests the plans and backup systems
Develop and deploy training documentation and communication of disaster procedures to the organization
Develops service level recovery standards and agreements with vendors
Act as liaison for auditing and examination of disaster recovery processes
Work with Business Continuity management to ensure that the disaster recovery and business continuity plans drive disaster recovery (DR) strategy and procedures.
Establish and maintain the overall plans for executing all DR procedures and understand their interdependencies.
Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.
Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications):
A bachelors degree in computer science information systems information protection (information security) or a related IT field is required.
Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
3 years of managing and executing IT Disaster Recovery Plans
To be considered applicants MUST have IT disaster recovery experience. IT Disaster recovery certification preferred.
4 years leading medium-large projects including planning execution and leadership presentations
Understanding of NIST 800-34 Rev 1
Experience interacting with Auditors preferred
Proficient in SaaS PaaS and IaaS offerings
Proficient in Microsoft Azure ASR and MSI services
Proficient in Amazon Web Services (AWS) multiple availability zones and regions
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (preferred qualifications):
DR Certified Planner Specialist or Expert or equivalent experience
CBRM (Certified Business Resilience Manager) or CBRITP (Certified Business Resilience IT Professional) preferred and PMP certification is desired
Proficient in Microsoft Office Teams Project
Understanding of current recovery solutions High Availability and Cloud Architectures is needed
Knowledge of Crisis Communication solutions
Must understand basic IT network and Infrastructure principles
Require excellent oral and written communication skills to convey plans exercises and activities. Must be able to interact with technical non-technical and management staff.
Familiarity with Business Continuity program life cycle plans and source deliverables (e.g. risk assessments continuity planning) is essential.
* Combination of candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
PAY INFORMATION:
The annual salary range for this position is $90K - $100K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role.
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
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Employment Type
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