Disaster Recovery & BC Lead - Saudi National

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

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.