Disaster Recovery Specialist

Deepsource Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepsource Technologies in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Disaster Recovery leader to drive rigorous risk assessments, design robust DR strategies, and safeguard critical business operations across complex environments.

The role emphasizes cloud-based DR, alignment with NIST/ISO 27001, and hands-on testing of DR plans, with CBCP/CISSP credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrable experience in developing and enforcing DR plans within complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of DR technologies, tools, and methodologies, with emphasis on cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with industry standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and regulatory frameworks; risk analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate existing DR plans to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for key processes.
• Craft and implement comprehensive DR plans aligned with industry best practices.
• Organize recovery teams, assign roles, and lead regular DR drills.
• Guide selection and deployment of DR solutions including backups and data centers.
• Oversee testing and validation of DR schemes and remediate deficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance on DR-related issues to internal teams.

Skills

DR planning

Risk management

Business continuity

Cloud solutions

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

CBCP

CISSP

Tools

Backup technologies

DR software

Job description

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

Preferred credentials include Certified Business Continuity Professional CBCP Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP or similar certifications.

Key Qualifications

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.