We are looking for an experienced Business Continuity Consultant with a strong understanding of both business processes and IT applications. The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance to the IT department on business continuity requirements, risk management, disaster recovery, and continuity decision-making.
The role requires close collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to assess critical processes and applications, identify risks and dependencies, and ensure that appropriate Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategies and governance frameworks are in place.
Key Responsibilities Assess and analyze critical business processes, applications, systems, and dependencies to identify continuity requirements and potential risks.
* Provide expert recommendations on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategies, plans, and solutions.
* Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify business risks, technology dependencies, critical services, and recovery requirements.
* Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks.
* Lead and oversee the implementation of business continuity governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and best practices.
* Ensure business continuity activities are aligned with organizational policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
* Support governance activities, including monitoring compliance, identifying gaps, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), and related documentation.
* Coordinate and support BC/DR testing, exercises, simulations, and recovery assessments.
* Analyze test results and incidents to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
* Provide strategic advice to IT leadership and relevant stakeholders on continuity risks, recovery capabilities, and improvement priorities*.
* Prepare and present assessments, recommendations, reports, and status updates to relevant stakeholders and management.
Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
* Proven experience in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Risk, IT Governance, or a related discipline.
* Strong understanding of business processes and IT applications, including the relationship between business operations and technology dependencies.
* Hands-on experience in developing or implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies, frameworks, and plans.
* Experience conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments, dependency assessments, and recovery planning.
* Strong understanding of BC/DR governance, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Experience working closely with both business and IT stakeholders.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to translate business requirements into practical IT continuity and recovery requirements*.
Preferred CertificationsCandidates with one or more of the following certifications would be preferred:
- CBCI – Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute
- MBCI – Member of the Business Continuity Institute
- ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management certification
- DRI International certification
- ITIL certification
- Relevant risk management, IT governance, or cybersecurity certifications
Key Skills
- * Business Continuity Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Risk Assessment & Management
- IT Governance
- Business & IT Process Analysis
- Application & Technology Dependency Assessment
- BC/DR Planning & Testing
- Governance & Compliance
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Advisory
- Continuous Improvement
