Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist

Disaster Recovery And Business Continuity Specialist

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

As a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist, you will work with our client on their DR/BCP/COOP program.

Job Description

We are looking for a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Specialist to review, reform, and mature our formal DR/BCP/COOP program. This position will be full time and onsite in Boise,  a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. There is no relocation assistance for this role.

Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship will be considered.

What You'll Do

• Scenario planning and exercising the Disaster Recovery Plan (35% of responsibilities)
• Review, update, and maintain the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) using the current state-provided template as the baseline
• Incorporate and own the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process, ensuring alignment with the DRP and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
• Identify backup time windows based on priority levels from the BIA
• Update and maintain the IT asset inventory, including contact information for key personnel and vendors
• Review and update Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) with all relevant vendors; document and secure vendor commitments
• Develop and maintain alternative workaround plans for critical business processes in the event of system unavailability
• Coordinate, plan, and facilitate business continuity scenario planning, tabletop exercises (TTX), and IT failover testing
• Review and assess the formal backup methodology and strategy; make recommendations and implement improvements as warranted
• Review and update all Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and third-party agreements related to recovery and continuity
• Develop and document formal restoration processes and procedures
• Update and maintain the COOP to reflect current operations, personnel, and systems
• Simulate turning on the DR site as part of testing
• Develop or update relevant policies and procedures supporting the DR/BCP/COOP program
• Help mature the overall program with the goal of a sustainable, repeatable process that can be managed by internal staff upon handoff

What You'll Need

Required:

• 3-5 years demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and continuity of operations (COOP)
• Experience providing leadership and direction to staff members
• Practical knowledge of BIA development and integration with DR/BCP programs
• Experience conducting tabletop exercises (TTX) and facilitating IT failover testing
• Strong understanding of RTO/RPO frameworks and vendor management in a recovery context
• Experience reviewing and assessing enterprise backup technologies and methodologies
• Excellent business process management and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with both IT and business stakeholders
• Experience in a government, public sector, or similarly regulated environment

Preferred:

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)
• FEMA Professional Development Series or equivalent continuity of operations training
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or relevant IT certifications

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings,…