Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Specialist -Saudi National- Riyadh, KSA

DS DeepSource; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepSource, in collaboration with a global technology leader, seeks a seasoned Disaster Recovery professional to drive risk assessments, define DR strategies, and ensure business continuity across critical processes. You will lead planning, testing, and implementation of DR solutions with a strong cloud emphasis.

The role requires deep DR expertise, familiarity with NIST CSF and ISO 27001, and strong analytical and communication skills to guide cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in developing and enforcing DR plans within complex entities.
• In-depth knowledge of DR technologies, tools, and cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with DR best practices and standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
• Solid grasp of risk management methodologies and threat analysis techniques.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Credentials such as CBCP or CISSP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate existing DR plans, spot gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Analyze and establish RTOs and RPOs for core processes.
• Craft and implement comprehensive DR plans aligned with best practices.
• Initiate recovery teams, define roles, and lead exercises.
• Guide selection and implementation of DR solutions including backups and data centers.
• Direct testing and validation of DR schemes and rectify deficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams on DR-related issues.

Skills

Disaster Recovery Planning

Risk Management

Cloud-based DR

DR Testing & Validation

Analytical Thinking

Communication & Teamwork

Tools

Backup Technologies

Data Centers

DR Solutions Evaluation

Job description

About DeepSource:

DeepSource is a leading recruitment firm specializing in connecting top-tier talent with world-class organizations in the technology sector. We partner with companies driving innovation and progress, facilitating their quest to build resilient, forward-thinking teams. Join us as we empower industries and enhance lives through strategic talent solutions.

Role Overview:

In partnership with a global technology leader, DeepSource is seeking a Disaster Recovery. This critical role involves spearheading comprehensive risk assessments, formulating and executing disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and safeguarding the continuity of essential business operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in DR planning, risk management, and possess a profound technical acumen in contemporary DR technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting various business functions.
• Critically evaluate existing DR plans to spot inefficiencies and gaps, recommending substantive improvements.
• Precisely analyze and establish recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for pivotal business processes.
• Craft and implement exhaustive DR plans that align with best practices in the industry and specific organizational requisites.
• Initiate recovery teams, delineate roles and responsibilities, and spearhead regular preparatory exercises.
• Guide the selection and implementation of DR solutions, encompassing backup technologies, data centers, and procedural recoveries.
• Direct the testing and validation of DR schemes, ensuring their efficacy and rectifying any deficiencies.
• Offer technical advice and support to internal teams concerning DR-related issues.

• Demonstrated success in developing and enforcing DR plans within complex entities.

• In-depth knowledge of DR technologies, tools, and methodologies, with a special focus on cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with DR best practices, industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and regulatory frameworks.
• A solid grasp of risk management methodologies and threat analysis techniques.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
• Preferred credentials include Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar certifications.