MSK - Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Tech Resiliency Disaster Recovery Manager – Memorial Sloan Kettering

You Will:

  • Manage Disaster Recovery Plan development and maintenance activities to ensure plans are
    current and compliant.
  • Assess implications of proposed technological changes, and coordinate revisions to existing
    Disaster Recovery Plans and procedures necessitated by such changes
  • Coordinate routine updates to the detailed information supporting the Disaster Recovery Plans
    (e.g., contact lists, hardware and software specifications, network diagrams, back-up schedules,
    etc.). Coordinate electronic access and hard copy distribution of the Disaster Recovery Plans and
    Procedures.
  • Manage the test lifecycle by supporting and facilitating testing with infrastructure and application
    teams.
  • Documenting the results of all tests and exercises, and identifying any recommended
    enhancements to the Disaster Recovery Plans and Procedures
  • Develop a risk-based annual exercise and test plan
  • Understand and advocate DR Program strategy while executing activities with DigITs teams. • Develop action plans to remediate risks/issues within BCP/DR
  • Track project milestones, identify and resolves issues, risks, and obstacles to meeting project
    goals and deadlines.
  • Document relevant workflows, project requirements, policy and procedure gaps, key decisions,
    and necessary follow-up.
  • • Report to management and MSKCC executive management as part of project planning and
    progress. • Work with key stakeholders to assist in the development of program level communications and
    materials
  • Maintain regular project updates and communications regarding project status and progress,
    reporting regularly on project progress to stakeholders, project team and steering and executive
    committees

You Are:

  • Experienced in coordinating Disaster Recovery tests involving critical business functions
  • Experienced in planning and coordinating tabletop exercises involving multiple application and infrastructure teams
  • Comfortable leading discussions and educating Center and DigITs partners in matters concerning DR methodology, practices, roles, and responsibilities.
  • Highly qualified in engaging infrastructure and application teams to collaborate on discussions and requirements for disaster recovery including experience with recovery and system processes

You Have:

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, and project management skills
  • Must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently and effectively with business partners across remote locations
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and disaster recovery procedures/solutions • Knowledge of crisis management, business continuity and event management practices