Disaster Recovery Specialist

Disaster Recovery Specialist

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Disaster Recovery Specialist to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

This is a hybrid role, on-site at our client site several days per week. Only local candidates will be considered.

The Disaster Recovery (DR) Manager is responsible for leading the organization's disaster recovery and IT resilience program to ensure business continuity during system outages, cyber incidents, natural disasters, or other disruptive events. This role oversees the development, implementation, testing, and continuous improvement of disaster recovery strategies, recovery plans, and operational readiness across critical business and technology environments.

The DR Manager collaborates with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application, network, and business stakeholders to establish recovery objectives, coordinate recovery exercises, manage crisis response activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. The role also provides leadership during disaster recovery events and drives continuous enhancement of recovery capabilities, governance, and resilience standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in disaster recovery planning, business continuity management, infrastructure operations, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure situations.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Disaster Recovery/Risk Management Experience

Additional

Skills:

• Applied knowledge of risk management concepts
• Strong knowledge of systems and network administration (i.e., desktop, server)
• Knowledge and application of Globally Accepted Information Security Principles
• Strong knowledge of network security that pertains to communications, computer system environments and related infrastructures
• Thorough knowledge of server and desktop configurations that will protect systems from unauthorized access and software invasion
• Preferred: CISSP, GIAC, SSCP or CEH

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.

-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $87,720 – $131,580. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.