Disaster Recovery Coordinator

General Dynamics Information Technology; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Educational assistance

Internal mobility

Rewards programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Disaster Recovery Coordinator at Offutt AFB, NE. You will develop, coordinate, and execute DR/COOP activities, align IT continuity with ITIL 4, and perform drills and testing across NIPRNet/SIPRNet/JWICS/SAP environments.

This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and 3+ years of related experience, with ITIL 4 Foundation certification within 9 months. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven team environment focused on

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification within 9 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DR/COOP assessment, planning, and execution processes aligned with ITIL 4 continuity management.
• Coordinate and execute all DR/COOP activities including preparation and after-action lessons learned.
• Support COOP planning, perform DR testing, and coordinate with system owners to ensure DR requirements are incorporated.
• Enhance and maintain DR/COOP plans and documentation and validate recovery capabilities through periodic testing.
• Perform DR/COOP exercises, including FISMA-aligned security tests and tabletop exercises.
• Conduct quarterly testing of alert and notification procedures for emergencies.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

IT Systems

Planning Ability

Education

ITIL 4 Foundation certification

Job description

Job Qualifications

Disaster Recovery (DR), Information Technology (IT) Systems, Planning Ability

Job Description

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills

Disaster Recovery (DR), Information Technology (IT) Systems, Planning Ability

Certifications

None

Experience

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Disaster Recovery Coordinator for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Meaningful Work And Personal Impact

As a Disaster Recovery Coordinator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:

• Develop and maintain assessment, planning, and execution processes aligned with ITIL 4 continuity management
• Responsible for coordination and execution of all DR/COOP activities including preparation and after exercise lessons learned.
• Support COOP planning, perform DR testing, and coordinate with owners of new systems to ensure DR requirements are considered and disaster recovery plans are made.
• Enhance and maintain DR/COOP plans and documentation and validates recovery capabilities through periodic testing, including targeted recovery tests that are conducted throughout the year.
• Perform DR/COOP exercises, which include FISMA system security tests and tabletop exercises.
• Performs quarterly testing of alert and notification procedures and systems for any type of emergency.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• 3+ years of experience
• Security Clearance Level: Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.
• Required Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation certified within 9 months of start
• Location: Offutt AFB, NE
• Strong knowledge of Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity (BC), and COOP methodologies
• Expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing DR/COOP activities, including full‑scale exercises and tabletop tests
• Ability to support COOP planning for new systems, ensuring disaster recovery requirements are identified and incorporated
• Experience conducting FISMA‑aligned system security tests as part of DR/COOP exercises
• Skill in performing targeted recovery tests, annual DR validations, and periodic failover/restore drills
• Ability to maintain, update, and audit DR/COOP plans, documentation, runbooks, and procedures
• Proficiency in alerting and emergency notification systems; ability to conduct quarterly testing
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, system dependencies, and recovery strategies (e.g., failover, replication, backup restoration)
• Familiarity with enterprise change management processes that can impact DR/COOP readiness

Gdit Is Your Place

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $86,700 - $117,300. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA NE Offutt AFB

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans