Disaster Recovery Journal, Fall 2009

JOB OPENINGS

Principal Infrastructure Engineer-Cambridge, MA

Please indicate position ID TTT840 when submitting your resume join-us@treetopt.com

ROLE SUMMARY

We are currently looking for an Infrastructure Engineer on behalf of our client, a leader in the pharmaceuticals industry. This individual will serve as a primary resource for Disaster Recovery and consulting on new services entering into production. S/he will define the solution options based on recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives. The solutions will be presented based on risk and financial models. He/she will partner with the business to deliver solutions(Supply chain, commercialization, crm etc) The candidate should be able to take initiative, work across the organization, obtain required resources and cooperation of needed participants will also be necessary. Occasionally this individual will be responsible for the implementation of various programs and projects. These projects will vary in scope but will be focused around commercialization efforts and changes to data collection, archiving, reporting and analysis. This is a fulltime opportunity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

--Strong communication skills, both written and oral format --Capable of explaining complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

--Ability to interface with all levels of management

--Solid knowledge of database

--Backup infrastructure, Messaging, Application/server virtualization

--Replication technologies for application, storage solutions, and Database technologies

--Responsible for capturing business demand and translating that demand in to models for planning, budgeting and prioritizing project asset needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate MUST have the following experience to be considered for this opportunity:

--Must be familiar with leading practices in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

--He/she must have experience in running periodic tests of DR plans leveraging multiple site solutions.

--He or she must also have excellent consultative and communication skills.

--Qualified candidate(s) should have competency in: Exceptional analytical skills Strong consultative and coaching skills.

--Previous experience with and understanding of ITIL Capacity Management processes.

-- 5+ years experience of disaster recovery functions. --Experience working with/for a multinational company. --Strong understanding of SOX, HIPPA, EMEA and FDA regulations and GxP practices.

--Proven track record of producing and meeting plans and schedules for variety of technical projects Deep knowledge of one or more architectural components (ex. Mid-range servers, Citrix, network routers, etc.). --Excellent verbal and written communication skills. --Masters degree preferred.

--ITIL certification is a plus.

--Excellent interpersonal, analytical/ troubleshooting, documentation, and communications skills Excellent presentation and communication skills; must be able to effectively present to and interact with senior managers In-depth knowledge of methods for forecasting & planning In-depth knowledge of building budgets and plans supporting business processing demands in a healthcare industry.

A PARTNER IN YOUR SUCCESS
Tree Top Technologies helps qualified IT professionals
advance their careers by securing challenging
positions with leading organizations in New England
and North Carolina. Our strong relationships with
mid-market and Fortune 500 companies in financial,
biotech, pharmaceutical, education, hi-tech and other
industries enable us to present a steady stream of
attractive opportunities to consultants in our network.
Known for putting the right people in the right place
at the right time, and for our effective ongoing
communications and support, we prepare, place and
promote the success of IT professionals with a range
of technical and functional expertise. Our team not
only gets you in the door, but also becomes a partner
in your ongoing success.
At Tree Top Technologies, we believe that the best
solutions start with the best people. Contact us today if
you think you’re the best person for this job.
NOTE: Due to the high volume of resume submissions
to our open positions, we may be unable to respond
directly to everyone that applies. Please note,
however, that ALL resumes received are reviewed by
our recruiting team.
No phone calls please. Local candidates only (please
do NOT submit your resume even if you are willing to
relocate at your own expense).
Third-party sub-contracting agencies need not apply.
Proof of eligibility to work in the US is required.

Arabic Speaking Disaster
Recovery Consultants
Company: Technology Consultancy
Position Type: Permanent
Locations: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Job Reference: SE1208A
Andersen Steinberg are currently recruiting for one of
their clients, a multi-national technology company, for
a Arabic-speaking Disaster Recovery consultants for
their offices in:
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Experience in the Middle East region is not a
necessity. Candidates from all countries are welcome
to apply and can be relocated.
3+ years experience in Disaster Recovery is desirable
for Consultant level roles.
5+ years experience in Disaster Recovery Solutions
Consulting is desirable for Senior Consultant roles.
Please send your resume to Stephen Haigh and
Edward Hireoms at careers1@andersensteinberg.
com Andersen Steinberg, the Disaster Recovery jobs
specialist.
Please visit www.andersensteinberg.com to see our
other vacancies.

Business Continuity
Management specialist
(Washington, DC)
IFC has established an on-going Business Continuity
Management program with the objective of sustaining
and enhancing the corporation’s resiliency in the
face of events that have the potential to disrupt its
operations.

IFC Operational Risk Division, Business Risk Department is responsible for maintaining the program overall, in coordination with IFC’s business and corporate service functions, and supporting BCM efforts across IFC’s network of more than 100 offices around the world.

Working in conjunction with the other members of the BCM team, the BCM specialist will be involved in some or all the following aspects of the program:

- Performing business disruption risk analysis and impact assessment to identify points of vulnerability and determine critical business processes and acceptable recovery time periods; recommending resources required for the successful resumption of business units operations in the event of a disruption.

- Providing support to departmental business continuity coordinators for all business continuity-related activities including the development and maintenance of departmental BCM plans to reflect changes in organization, working procedures, staff, systems, and office facilities.

- Maintaining the existing HQ Emergency Management Team (EMT) documentation and membership.

- Developing training materials, planning and conducting training and workshops on IFC’s approach to emergency management and business continuity planning for IFC’s HQ, regional hub and country offices.

- Development of test scenarios, and planning and assessing the effectiveness of BC plan tests for HQ departments and country offices, emergency simulations for the EMT and disaster recovery tests for IT.

- Monitoring and maintaining readiness of emergency management and other BCM-related facilities, equipment and vital records, including: Business Continuity Center , emergency notification systems1, Remote access “ring main” capacity, alternate work space for the IFC Management Group, and all provisions for emergencies. - Participating in coordination of BCM efforts across the World Bank Group.

Selection Criteria

- Masters or Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of three years work experience in business continuity management in financial services, including: - Project planning, risk assessment, business impacts analysis, quality control, and the formulation and maintenance of business continuity plans.

- Managing emergencies and business disruptions.

- Experience in developing and delivering training and workshops.

- Strong interpersonal skills, experience in interfacing with a multicultural staff at all levels within the organization, and ability to develop and facilitate productive business relationships.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Team builder/motivator.

- Strong skills in standard office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes or equivalent).

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

- Business Continuity Planner Certification (ABCP/CBCP) or equivalent accreditation.

- Knowledge and experience of the Incident Command System.

- Experience in using BCM planning, collaboration/ document management and project management tools. - Experience in dealing with external parties such as public emergency responders, and IT infrastructure, facilities and recovery services providers.