Job DescriptionJob 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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