Principal Disaster Recovery Consulting Engagement Lead
7 days ago
Leeds
Job Title: Principal Disaster Recovery Consulting Engagement Lead Location: Remote, UK (Occasional visit to Birmingham Office) Duration: 6months+ Role Overview The Principal DR Consulting Engagement Lead will serve as the strategic and operational anchor for Customer’s enterprise-scale Disaster Recovery (DR) enhancement initiative. This role demands a seasoned consultant with deep expertise across hybrid IT environments, cloud platforms, infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity. The Lead will be responsible for orchestrating the delivery of a robust, scenario-based DR strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams, and embedding sustainable DR practices across Customer’s technology domains. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Lead the end-to-end delivery of the DR enhancement engagement, ensuring alignment with Customer’s business continuity goals and hybrid infrastructure dependencies., • Serve as the primary point of contact for Customer stakeholders, managing expectations, timelines, and quality assurance. DR Strategy Development • Design a resilient DR strategy encompassing on-premises infrastructure, multi-cloud deployments (AWS, Azure), and third-party SaaS/PaaS/IaaS services., • Conduct maturity assessments and gap analyses against industry frameworks (ISO 22301, NIST), identifying areas for uplift. Scenario Planning & Testing Frameworks • Develop diverse, realistic DR scenarios tailored to Customer’s risk landscape, including ransomware, data center outages, and cloud service failures., • Establish structured workflows for end-to-end DR testing, including interdependency mapping across systems, applications, and business processes. Cloud & Automation Integration • Advise on cloud-native DR approaches, automation of recovery workflows, and orchestration strategies for SaaS/PaaS/IaaS platforms., • Evaluate existing tooling and provide vendor-neutral recommendations for DR enablement. Infrastructure & Data Center Advisory • Provide technical guidance on recovery strategies for high-performance compute clusters, collocated data centers, and enterprise platforms., • Validate restoration sequences and dependencies critical to infrastructure resilience. Network Security & Cyber Recovery • Integrate cyber recovery best practices into DR planning, with emphasis on ransomware response and hybrid threat scenarios., • Align recovery strategies with compliance and audit requirements. Workshops & Capability Uplift • Design and deliver targeted workshops for infrastructure, cloud, and platform teams to embed repeatable DR practices., • Facilitate knowledge transfer to internal teams, enabling them to own and execute DR planning and testing independently. Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years in disaster recovery consulting across hybrid IT environments., • Proven experience leading DR strategy engagements for large-scale enterprises., • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), automation tools, and orchestration frameworks., • Strong grasp of infrastructure recovery, data center operations, and cyber resilience., • Familiarity with compliance standards: ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2., • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership skills., • Experience in designing and facilitating technical workshops. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications in DR/BCP (e.g., CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer)., • Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator)., • Experience with high-performance compute environments and emulation platforms. Kind Regards -- Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant Office: 02033759240 Email: