Disaster Recovery Manager

SpikeIT Global Solutions, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, or IT Resiliency
  • Strong expertise in IBM mainframe systems, including z/OS and JCL
  • Proficient in Linux and Windows/x86 environments
  • Experience with VMware ESXi virtualization technologies
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms including IaaS and PaaS
  • Familiar with SAN storage solutions and data replication methods
  • Skilled in managing vendor relationships and service level agreements

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans across diverse IT environments
  • Plan and execute full-scale and component-level DR tests annually
  • Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure comprehensive coverage
  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure readiness of hot site operations
  • Document results of DR tests, track remediation efforts, and analyze DR posture
  • Drive ongoing improvement in compliance with security and continuity standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a critical enterprise-wide program
  • Engage with cutting-edge technologies across multiple platforms
  • Collaborative work with cross-functional teams and leadership
  • Focus on continuous improvement in a dynamic field
  • Strong emphasis on compliance and risk management
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Disaster Recovery Manager
Location: Newark, NJ

Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced DR Coordinator to lead and mature the client enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery & IT Resiliency Program. Serve as central DR authority, coordinating planning, testing, and recovery across complex hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive DR plans covering IBM mainframe (z/OS), Linux, Windows/x86, VMware, cloud (IaaS/PaaS), SAN, network, and replication technologies.
  • Plan and execute multiple annual DR tests (full-scale and component-level) with vendor Recovery Point Systems.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with application, infrastructure, and leadership teams.
  • Manage vendor relationships, validate SLAs, and ensure hot site readiness.
  • Document test results, track remediation, and report on DR posture, risks, and metrics.
  • Drive continuous improvement and compliance with security/continuity requirements.

Required Experience (8+ yrs each):
  • IT Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity / IT Resiliency
  • IBM mainframe (z/OS, JCL, schedulers, storage replication)
  • Linux & Windows/x86 systems
  • Virtualization (VMware ESXi)
  • Cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS)
  • SAN storage, networking, and data replication


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