Enterprise Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Architect

Empower AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower AI is seeking a Disaster Recovery/Resiliency Engineer to develop, test, and maintain the enterprise DR/COOP plan for a global IT infrastructure supporting U.S. embassies and related facilities. The role ensures high availability and compliance with NIST SP 800-34, FISMA, and customer standards.

The position requires 6+ years of IT security/resiliency experience, a Bachelor's in IT or a related field, and a Secret security clearance. Travel and physical requirements apply as necessary.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT security/resiliency experience.
• Bachelor's in IT or related field.
• Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain the enterprise DR/COOP plan and operations for the hybrid VPC and global IT infrastructure.
• Ensure services remain operational for U.S. embassies, consulates, passport agencies and visa centers.
• Lead DR program alignment with NIST SP 800-34, FISMA, and customer DR standards; manage testing and documentation.

Skills

6+ years experience

Secret Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's in IT or related field

Tools

COMP TIA Sec+

ITIL4 Foundation

Job description

Empower AI is seeking a Disaster Recovery/Resiliency Engineer to develop, test, and maintain the enterprise DR/COOP plan for a global IT infrastructure supporting U.S. embassies and related facilities. The role ensures high availability and compliance with NIST SP 800-34, FISMA, and customer standards.

The position requires 6+ years of IT security/resiliency experience, a Bachelor's in IT or a related field, and a Secret security clearance. Travel and physical requirements apply as necessary.