Disaster Recovery Lead

Full-time

Galent

Job Title: DR Lead (Disaster Recovery)

Location: Glen Allen, VA (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery (DR) Lead to drive enterprise disaster recovery strategy, cloud resilience initiatives, governance, testing, and recovery readiness across infrastructure, applications, databases, and cloud environments. The role focuses on Azure-based recovery solutions, risk management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, testing, and continuous improvement of enterprise Disaster Recovery strategies, frameworks, and recovery capabilities.
Drive DR automation initiatives using Azure-native and cloud-based resiliency solutions to improve recovery effectiveness and reduce recovery timelines.
Ensure successful execution of DR programs across infrastructure, applications, databases, and cloud environments.
Assess, design, and enhance DR capabilities across cloud platforms, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure and secondary exposure to AWS.
Validate Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) for critical business services.
Implement and optimize cloud-based backup, replication, failover, and recovery solutions.
Conduct and manage Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) aligned with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams to address audit findings, remediation activities, and regulatory obligations.
Ensure DR and resilience practices comply with:
SOX
GDPR
FFIEC
Enterprise Risk Management Policies
Develop and execute DR test plans, failover exercises, tabletop simulations, and recovery validation activities.
Lead post-test reviews and root cause analyses to identify opportunities for process and technology improvements.
Ensure testing outcomes meet audit, regulatory, and business requirements.
Partner with the Business Continuity Program Manager to align business continuity and disaster recovery objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Application, and Business units.
Serve as the primary point of contact for DR governance, status reporting, and executive communications.
Present recovery readiness metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Support DR-related processes tied to IT Asset Management, Configuration Management, and Critical Infrastructure protection.
Monitor recovery readiness and recommend enhancements based on testing results, audit observations, emerging risks, and industry best practices.

Required Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture
Disaster Recovery strategy and execution
Cloud resilience and recovery solutions
Azure-based backup, replication, failover, and recovery technologies
Risk management and compliance frameworks
Disaster recovery testing and validation
Executive stakeholder communication
Cross-functional program leadership

Preferred Skills

Experience in Financial Services, Insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
Knowledge of Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation.
Experience with PowerShell, Terraform, Azure DevOps, or similar automation tools.

Qualifications

Strong experience leading enterprise Disaster Recovery and resilience programs.
Experience implementing and optimizing cloud recovery capabilities in Microsoft Azure environments.
Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, and audit requirements related to disaster recovery.
Relevant certifications such as:
Microsoft Azure Administrator and/or Azure Architect
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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