Objective

The Disaster Recovery Advisor's role is to develop, coordinate and implement disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity during adverse events. They work to mitigate the risk of business operations, protect organizational reputation, and reduce financial loss during disasters.

Description

Ensures business continuity by mitigating risks associated with disasters.

Sample Questions

• How do I develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan?
• What are the best practices for conducting a business impact analysis?
• How can we ensure compliance with our disaster recovery plans?
• What strategies can we implement to improve our disaster recovery readiness?

Key Functions

1. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans. 2. Coordinate with various departments to ensure business continuity during disasters. 3. Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses. 4. Train staff on disaster recovery procedures. 5. Monitor compliance with disaster recovery plans. 6. Review and update disaster recovery plans as needed. 7. Respond to disaster incidents and manage recovery operations. 8. Provide reports on disaster recovery activities and effectiveness. 9. Liaise with external agencies and vendors for disaster recovery support. 10. Advise management on disaster recovery strategies and solutions.

Required Skills

1. Disaster recovery planning. 2. Risk assessment and management. 3. Business impact analysis. 4. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and systems. 5. Understanding of cybersecurity principles. 6. Incident management. 7. Familiarity with regulatory requirements. 8. Data backup and recovery. 9. Knowledge of cloud technologies and virtualization. 10. IT project management. 11. Knowledge of network protocols and security. 12. Understanding of database structures. 13. Proficiency in disaster recovery software. 14. Technical documentation. 15. Knowledge of operating systems.