Disaster Recovery Specialist

NTT DATA, Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 87,720 - 131,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending or health savings account

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is looking for a Disaster Recovery Manager based in Plano, Texas. This hybrid role involves leading the organization’s disaster recovery and IT resilience program to ensure business continuity during various disruptive events.

The successful candidate will oversee the development, implementation, and testing of disaster recovery strategies while collaborating with key stakeholders to manage recovery objectives and compliance. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Disaster Recovery or Risk Management.
• Applied knowledge of risk management concepts.
• Strong skills in systems and network administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the disaster recovery and IT resilience program.
• Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to establish recovery objectives.

Skills

Disaster Recovery / Risk Management Experience

Risk Management Concepts

Systems and Network Administration

Globally Accepted Information Security Principles

Network Security Knowledge

Server and Desktop Configuration Knowledge

CISSP, GIAC, SSCP, or CEH Certification

Job description

Disaster Recovery (DR) Manager

Location: Plano, Texas (US-TX).

Hybrid role: on-site at client site several days per week; only local candidates considered.

Role Overview

Responsible for leading the organization’s disaster recovery and IT resilience program to ensure business continuity during system outages, cyber incidents, natural disasters, or other disruptive events.

Oversees the development, implementation, testing, and continuous improvement of disaster recovery strategies, recovery plans, and operational readiness across critical business and technology environments.

Collaborates with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application, network, and business stakeholders to establish recovery objectives, coordinate recovery exercises, manage crisis response activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Provides leadership during disaster recovery events and drives continuous enhancement of recovery capabilities, governance, and resilience standards.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of Disaster Recovery / Risk Management Experience

Additional Skills

• Applied knowledge of risk management concepts
• Strong knowledge of systems and network administration (desktop, server)
• Knowledge and application of Globally Accepted Information Security Principles
• Strong knowledge of network security that pertains to communications, computer system environments, and related infrastructures
• Thorough knowledge of server and desktop configurations that protect systems from unauthorized access and software invasion
• Preferred: CISSP, GIAC, SSCP, or CEH

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay range: $87,720 – $131,580. Actual compensation depends on experience, technical skills, and qualifications.

May also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution; flexible spending or health savings account; life and AD&D insurance; short and long‑term disability coverage; paid time off; employee assistance; participation in a 401(k) program with company match; and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.