Disaster Recovery Manager - Bethesda, United States - Computer World Services

Computer World Services

Verified Company

Bethesda, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Disaster Recovery Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) capabilities for OMS.

This position requires strong coordination skills, expertise in DR planning, security assessments, and the ability to interface effectively with various stakeholders including CIT Service Areas and the NIH Information Security (InfoSec) team.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage Continuity of Operations Plan and Disaster Recovery

Manage the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and act as the Disaster Recovery (DR) manager for OMS.
Coordinate with other CIT Service Areas on DR planning and develop/maintain a comprehensive DR Plan for OMS critical IT services.
Review existing documentation and processes, perform security assessments of OMS systems, and interface with the NIH InfoSec team.
Interface with Service Areas to ensure uptodate DR plans and reflect modifications to CIT OMS Critical IT services infrastructure.
Attend weekly Change Technical Review Board (TRB) and Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to review major changes impacting disaster recovery failover setup.

Coordinate Annual DR Tests and Reports

Plan, coordinate, and document annual DR tests for OMS services and facilitate tabletop exercises for critical systems.
Coordinate OMS securityrelated issues such as vulnerabilities, audit response, and coordination with other Service Areas.
Provide Remediation Reports and respond to Audits on OMS security vulnerabilities.
Collate test results and report findings and develop 'lessons learned' reports with recommended actions to improve CIT Continuity of Operation.

Coordinate and Manage Resolution of Security Issues

Manage the resolution of security issues/vulnerabilities for the CIT infrastructure identified by the NIH InfoSec department.
Interface with all CIT Service Areas to coordinate the resolution of issues/vulnerabilities and report progress to the NIH InfoSec department.
Escalate issues to CIT Operations Management Services management as necessary.

Job Requirements:
Education & General Experience

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in disaster recovery planning and coordination, preferably in a largescale IT environment.
Strong understanding of IT security principles, practices, and technologies.
Experience with coordinating and conducting DR tests, tabletop exercises, and vulnerability assessments.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Certifications

ITIL 4 Certification (preferred)
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or equivalent certification preferred

Security Clearance

Public Trust Moderate (Tier 2)

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

May require sitting/standing for extended periods and performing tasks involving bending, stooping, and reaching.
May require lifting and carrying heavy equipment.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.

Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Job Snapshot:

Employee Type:
Full-Time

Location:
Bethesda, Maryland, US, MD (Hybrid)

Job Type:
Government, Information Technology, Other

Experience:
Not Specified

Date Posted: 04/11/2024

Job ID: 4222/3133/20775