Job Description

Job Summary:
The Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s business continuity and disaster recovery plans, with a focus on IT systems and infrastructure. This role ensures that the company can continue IT operations and quickly recover from a disaster or business disruption. The BCDR TPM collaborates within IT and with external departments to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and test plans regularly.

A day in the life…

Plan Development and Maintenance:

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive IT-focused business continuity and disaster recovery plans.Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses specific to IT systems to identify critical business functions and processes.Collaborate with IT department leads and key stakeholders to develop and update recovery strategies and plans.

System Resilience and Redundancy:

Ensure the redundancy and resiliency of critical IT systems, including servers, databases, networks, and cloud services is present and has been verified.Work with IT teams to implement failover mechanisms and backup solutions that meet company and industry standards.Monitor and maintain the effectiveness of IT disaster recovery solutions.

Testing and Training:

Coordinate, conduct and document regular disaster recovery testing and business continuity exercises for IT systems.Develop and deliver training programs and materials to educate IT staff on business continuity and disaster recovery processes and procedures.Document test results and identify areas for improvement; ultimately reporting those opportunities to executive leadership and applicable stakeholders.

Incident Response:

Serve as a key member of the IT incident response team during a business disruption or disaster.Coordinate IT recovery efforts and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.Ensure timely and effective recovery of critical IT functions.

Documentation and Reporting:

Create and maintain detailed documentation of all IT business continuity and disaster recovery plans, procedures, and test results.Prepare and present regular reports to senior IT management on the status of the BCDR program.Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Continuous Improvement:

Monitor industry trends and emerging IT threats to continuously improve the BCDR program.Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the organization’s IT resilience.Stay current with regulatory requirements and ensure the organization’s plans are compliant.

You own this if you have…

7+ years of experience in IT business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or a related fieldExperience with IT business impact analysis, risk assessment, and recovery strategy developmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as high comprehension skillsExcellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficiency with IT business continuity and disaster recovery planning tools and softwareKnowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g., ISO, NIST, DRII).Technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, including servers, databases, networks, and cloud servicesExperience with backup and recovery solutions, failover mechanisms, and IT system redundancyCertified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE)Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectBA Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field

You will be successful if you have…

An entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to get things done quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality or security principlesThe ability to prioritize work and mitigate distractionsAn understanding of Agile and/or Lean methodologiesBoundless motivation, results oriented focus, and commitment to providing outstanding customer service every dayAccountability and pride of ownership in your deliverables

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. 

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Washington: $141,000 - $258,000 Annually

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf