Disaster Recovery Coordinator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$86K — $117K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Disaster Recovery and IT systems
  • Strong knowledge of DR, Business Continuity, and COOP methodologies
  • ITIL 4 certification required within 9 months of hire
  • Current/active TS/SCI clearance required
  • Understanding of IT infrastructure and recovery strategies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain DR and COOP planning processes aligned with ITIL 4
  • Coordinate and execute all DR/COOP activities, including post-exercise assessments
  • Support COOP planning for new systems with DR requirements
  • Enhance and validate DR/COOP plans through testing and documentation
  • Conduct periodic DR/COOP exercises and security tests
  • Perform quarterly testing of emergency alert and notification systems

Benefits

  • Customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • 401K with company match
  • Educational Assistance and eLearning options
  • Dedicated internal mobility team for career advancement
  • Recognition and rewards programs
  • Collaborative work environment promoting critical thinking
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
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

Job Qualifications:

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

Additional Work Locations:

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