IT Business ContinuityDisaster Recovery Specialist

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Job Description

Were looking for an IT Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing implementing and maintaining our disaster recovery plans and backup solutions across multiple networks. This role is crucial for ensuring the continuity of our IT operations in the event of a disaster. The specialist will focus on the technical aspects of disaster recovery planning (DRP) including system backups recovery testing and restoration procedures. This role will also act as an IT Asset Manager which will act as a liaison between IT Vendors Finance Procurement and Engineering teams to ensure departmental Hardware & Software assets are properly purchased tracked and utilized within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• DRP Development & Maintenance: Develop document and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for critical business applications and IT infrastructure. This includes creating recovery time objectives (RTOs) and maintaining/documenting recovery point objectives (RPOs).

• Backup and Recovery Management: Oversee the daily backup operations for all IT systems including servers databases and critical data. Ensure backups are successful secure and easily restorable.

• Testing and Validation: Plan and execute regular disaster recovery tests and exercises. Document test results and identify areas for improvement in our recovery plans.

• Incident Response: Lead in the incident response team during an actual disaster or outage. This includes coordinating recovery efforts executing recovery plans and communicating progress to stakeholders.

• Technical Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of backup technologies (e.g. Veeam Commvault Netbackup Rubrik etc) storage solutions and virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware Hyper-V).

• Documentation & Reporting: Create and update all documentation related to disaster recovery and backup procedures. Prepare reports on the status of backup jobs recovery tests and overall system resilience.

• Collaboration: Partner with IT infrastructure cybersecurity and business unit leaders to ensure that disaster recovery plans are aligned with business needs and compliance requirements

• IT Asset Management: Acts as the main liaison between IT Vendors Finance Procurement and Engineering teams to ensure departmental Hardware & Software assets are properly purchased tracked and utilized within the department.

• IT System Administration Tasks: Handle day to day miscellaneous system administration tasks that might be required

• Proven expertise in managing and troubleshooting enterprise-level backup solutions (e.g. Veeam Commvault Rubrik Cohesity)

• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure including servers (Windows Linux) virtualization (VMware Hyper-V) and storage area networks (SANs)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to make recommendations to purchase hardware software and system components.

• Ability to Interact meet discuss and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products services and suggestions.

• Ability to learn and architect new technologies into existing infrastructure as they are introduced

• Ability to proactively provide written documentation to system process and designs

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to organize prioritize multi-task and meet deadlines with a can-do attitude

• Ability to interface with customers and internal teams effectively

• Knowledge of compliance standards and frameworks

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Target Base Salary Range: $63800 - $127600 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearances as required by government contracts.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field OR 3 years of experience in an IT role with a focus on business continuity disaster recovery or system administration.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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