Sr Lead, Infra DisasterRecov

Northern Trust

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 162,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago is seeking a Sr Lead, Infra Disaster Recovery to design, implement, and manage disaster recovery programs across technology stacks.

You will identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and partner with IT, Security, and application teams to ensure operational resiliency during disruptions. The role requires 10+ years in enterprise scale, leadership experience, and strong DR expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years as a technical specialist or senior business analyst at enterprise scale.
7+ years leading teams or managing projects.
Strong infrastructure and application architecture experience.
Deep knowledge of DR methodologies, tools, and technologies.
Experience with Agile delivery.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
CBCP or similar certification preferred.
Financial services or regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain DR plans, risk assessments, continuity strategies, and response procedures.
Drive DR governance, metrics, compliance, risk, and issue remediation.
Develop resiliency engineering solutions and automate recovery workflows.
Influence architecture to improve recoverability and reduce recovery times.
Implement DR orchestration tooling.
Lead DR testing exercises and validate recovery capabilities.
Coordinate with IT, Security, and application teams.
Lead recovery efforts during actual disruptions.
Deliver DR training and awareness programs.
Continuously improve DR capabilities and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Agile delivery

DR methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CBCP or similar certification

Job description

About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Position:

Sr Lead, Infra Disaster Recovery

Job Summary

Designs, implements, and manages disaster recovery programs.
Identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies.
Partners across technology teams to ensure operational resilience during disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain DR plans, risk assessments, continuity strategies, and response procedures.
Drive DR governance, metrics, compliance, risk, and issue remediation.
Develop resiliency engineering solutions and automate recovery workflows.
Influence architecture to improve recoverability and reduce recovery times.
Implement DR orchestration tooling.
Lead DR testing exercises and validate recovery capabilities.
Coordinate with IT, Security, and application teams.
Lead recovery efforts during actual disruptions.
Deliver DR training and awareness programs.
Continuously improve DR capabilities and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years as a technical specialist or senior business analyst at enterprise scale.
7+ years leading teams or managing projects.
Strong infrastructure and application architecture experience.
Deep knowledge of DR methodologies, tools, and technologies.
Experience with Agile delivery.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
CBCP or similar certification preferred.
Financial services or regulatory experience preferred.

Salary Range

$95,600 - 162,400 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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