IT Disaster Recovery Consultant

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Advisory & Delivery Lead end-to-end ITDR engagements, encompassing current-state assessments, gap analyses, strategy development, policy drafting, and implementation roadmaps. Design and review IT Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), and Crisis Communication frameworks aligned to industry best practice and applicable regulatory standards. Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Risk Assessments to establish Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) across critical IT systems and services. Define and validate DR testing programmes, including tabletop exercises, simulation drills, and full failover tests; document findings and drive remediation. Evaluate and advise on DR infrastructure options including on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid architectures, ensuring alignment with client resilience objectives. Governance, Standards & Compliance Apply and embed relevant standards and frameworks, including ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), NIST SP 800-34, and applicable national cybersecurity and ICT regulatory frameworks. Assess client DR posture against regulatory requirements and produce well-structured compliance and maturity reports suitable for Board and executive-level audiences. Develop DR governance structures including roles, responsibilities, escalation protocols, and RACI matrices. Client Management Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders during engagements, managing expectations, timelines, and deliverable quality in a professional and proactive manner. Facilitate workshops, steering committee presentations, and working sessions with C-suite, IT leadership, and operational teams. Build and sustain long-term client relationships that support account growth, follow-on engagements, and referrals. Identify and articulate value-add service opportunities arising from engagement insights, contributing to practice development and proposal preparation. Practice Development & Knowledge Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, tools, templates, and thought-leadership materials within the ITDR and BCM domain. Mentor junior team members and review their deliverables, maintaining consistent quality across the engagement portfolio. Stay current with emerging threats, technology trends, and regulatory developments relevant to IT resilience and business continuity. Qualifications & Experience Essential 5 to 6 years of progressive experience in IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Management, or a closely related IT risk and resilience advisory function. Demonstrable track record of delivering ITDR or BCM engagements in a consulting or advisory capacity, managing client relationships and multi-workstream deliverables independently. Proficiency in applying ISO 22301, ISO 27001, and NIST SP 800-34 frameworks in a practical, client-facing context. Experience conducting BIAs, Risk Assessments, RTO/RPO definition, and DR testing programmes. Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce polished, executive-ready deliverables and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences with clarity and confidence. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; demonstrable experience engaging at senior and C-suite levels. Preferred Exposure to cloud DR strategies and platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Familiarity with OT/IT convergence considerations in critical infrastructure or government sector environments. Experience working across multiple geographies or in cross-border consulting engagements. Company Industry IT - Software Services Department / Functional Area Corporate PlanningConsultingStrategyM&A Keywords IT Disaster Recovery Consultant Get real-time job updates only on our App