Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! IT Engineer - Disaster Recovery Job Locations US-NJ-Somerset | US-TX-Austin Requisition ID 2024-18222 Approved Min (Total Target Comp) USD $70,000.00/Yr. Approved Max (Total Target Comp) USD $125,000.00/Yr. Compensation Structure Flat Base Category Information Technology Job Summary

The Disaster Recovery and Backup Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the organization's disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of critical data and systems. This role will ensure appropriate measures are in place to recover systems and data during disruptions, disasters, or data loss. The individual will work closely with IT teams, management, and external vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies. 

 

This position is required to report to the SHI Somerset or SHI Austin office location as determined by SHI management.  

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

 

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.  Responsibilities

Include, but not limited to:

Disaster Recovery Planning:Develop, maintain, and update disaster recovery plans (DRP) for all critical systems and data. Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify potential threats and vulnerabilitiesCoordinate with IT teams to ensure DR plans are aligned with infrastructure and network configurationsImplement and update disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime in a disasterBackup Strategy Management: Design and implement comprehensive backup and restoration strategies for all systems, data, and applicationsEnsure regular backups are scheduled, performed, and validated for accuracy and completenessMaintain backup retention policies in line with organizational and regulatory requirements. Exercises backup systems regularly to ensure data can be restored promptly and efficientlyExercises and Audits:Coordinate and execute regular disaster recovery and backup exercises, including failover and restoration procedureEnsure exercise results are documented and issues are addressed to improve processesMaintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations through regular audits and reportingEnsure backup and disaster recovery solutions are audit-ready at all timesCollaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify critical systems and applications for DR planningWork with vendors, external consultants, and third-party service providers to enhance disaster recovery capabilitiesCommunicate with senior management and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on recovery strategiesProvide training and awareness sessions to staff regarding disaster recovery and backup protocols Incident Response: Act as the primary IT point of contact during disaster recovery and backup-related incidentsCoordinate disaster recovery efforts to ensure minimal downtime and data lossWork closely with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve backup failures and system outages Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of disaster recovery and backup plans, exercise results, and recovery effortsCreate detailed reports for management outlining the status of disaster recovery readiness and any gaps in current strategies—track and report on recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in disaster recovery, business continuity, backup management, or related IT rolesExperience with backup and disaster recovery technologies (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Zerto, AWS Backup, Azure Backup, Veritas)Knowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST)Familiar with Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) best practices Required Skills Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plusExperience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plusExperience with the following: Disaster Recovery Planning  Backup Management  Risk Analysis and Business Impact Assessments  Data Security and Integrity  Compliance with Industry Standards  Incident Response and Recovery  Project Management Additional Information The estimated annual pay range for this position is $70,000 - $125,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status  Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer a friend to this jobRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs

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