Disaster Recovery Manager
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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