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Principal, IT Disaster Recovery (work from home) job at The American National Red Cross. Denver, CO. Principal, IT Disaster Recovery (work from home) page is loaded Principal, IT Disaster Recovery (work from home) Apply locations Washington, DC Farmington, CT Orlando, FL Denver, CO Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id RC69611 Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good . We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB: The Principal, IT Disaster Recovery manages Disaster Recovery (DR) plans, Disaster Recovery testing, and ensures Disaster Recovery solutions are in place for mission-critical applications. Provides direction to determine technical and operational feasibility of solutions are aligned with Disaster Recovery requirements and standards. The successful candidate must have a solid working knowledge of data center computing, SaaS, IaaS, and network environments, an understanding of system resiliency in applications (business and technical), and experience with Disaster Recovery design and testing. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in Disaster Recovery, as well as demonstrated proficiency in managing and coordinating recovery plans from a technology perspective. Proficient in Disaster Recovery standard concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision and reports to the Sr. Director, Critical Systems and Disaster Recovery. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States with a preference to work East Coast hours. To be considered, applicants MUST have IT disaster recovery experience. IT Disaster recovery certification preferred. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): • Manage and maintain Application Disaster Recovery Plans • Manage and maintain the Enterprise Disaster Recovery Plan • Plan and coordinate Application Disaster Recovery Testing • Perform Failover and Failback exercises • Responsible for supporting Disaster Recovery standards and policies • Recommend best practices for building resiliency within Cloud Solutions • Identify and recommend solutions to eliminate Single Points of Failure within Cloud Solutions • Work with Business Units to understand recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO) for mission critical applications and systems • Schedule and host meetings to coordinate Disaster Recovery Testing • Schedule and host meetings to update Disaster Recovery Plans • Document changes to Disaster Recovery Plans • Engage vendors when needed to discuss HA and DR Solutions • Participate in Disaster Recovery Policy reviews • Conducts risk analysis to identify critical operations and systems that are core to continued business operations in the event of disruption. • Monitors and tests the plans and backup systems • Develop and deploy training, documentation, and communication of disaster procedures to the organization • Develops service level recovery standards and agreements with vendors • Act as liaison for auditing and examination of disaster recovery processes • Work with Business Continuity management to ensure that the disaster recovery and business continuity plans drive disaster recovery (DR) strategy and procedures. • Establish and maintain the overall plans for executing all DR procedures and understand their interdependencies. Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications): • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information protection (information security), or a related IT field is required. • Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. • 3+ years of managing and executing Disaster Recovery Plans • 4+ years leading medium-large projects including planning, execution, and leadership presentations • Understanding of NIST 800-34 Rev 1 • Experience interacting with Auditors preferred • Proficient in SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS offerings • Proficient in Microsoft Azure ASR and MSI services • Proficient in Amazon Web Services (AWS) multiple availability zones and regions WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (preferred qualifications): • DR Certified Planner, Specialist, or Expert or equivalent experience • CBRM (Certified Business Resilience Manager) or CBRITP (Certified Business Resilience IT Professional) preferred and PMP certification is desired • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, Project • Understanding of current recovery solutions, High Availability and Cloud Architectures is needed • Knowledge of Crisis Communication solutions • Must understand basic IT network and Infrastructure principles • Require excellent oral and written communication skills to convey plans, exercises, and activities. Must be able to interact with technical, non-technical, and management staff. • Familiarity with Business Continuity program life cycle plans and source deliverables (e.g., risk assessments, continuity planning) is essential. • Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PAY INFORMATION: The starting annual salary range for this position is $90K - $100K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.** BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with up to 5% Match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance Programs • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and Recognition • LI-EH1 IND123 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good. The American Red Cross is committed to excellence in service through diversity and inclusion. You will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. We celebrate the distinct differences that make us unique, and we foster work environments that recognize the diverse needs of our people. We need people who want to contribute their individual talents to help their neighbors locally, across the country, and around the world. As a leading humanitarian organization in the nation, the American Red Cross embeds principles of diversity and inclusion in all we do to fulfill our mission in a manner that is culturally competent and that deeply values and respects all humankind. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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