Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in New York, NY that is seeking a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Consultant.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Work closely with our Cyber team for Cyber Crisis Management engagements
* Analyze corporate intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, or warnings indicating threats to security of people, assets, information, or infrastructure
* Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-level business continuity strategies and plans
* Assess the different crisis scenario for the organizations, their impact on the business, propose strategies to respond in case of disaster and draft the plans for continuity
* Evaluates capabilities demonstrated during the simulation exercise and advises on opportunities for improvement and in managing unmitigated risks uncovered during exercises
* Identifying synergies between third party programs across the enterprise to strengthen business preparedness and internal/third party resiliency

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree, with advanced certification or equivalent experience (7 years minimum) required
* Experience directing BC program design and implementation from greenfield
* Extensive experience in conducting BIAs, develop BC plans and conduct exercises
* Experience in strategic partnerships with cross-organizational business areas including Continuity Management, Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), Information Security, Physical Security and Supplier Management to improve coordination in planning, response and closing gaps in technology or BC/DR capabilities
* Strong knowledge of internationally recognized standards (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ETSI,) and best practices
* Strong analytical, presentation, and organizational, written, and verbal communications skills, are required
* Ability in identifying emerging risks and control weaknesses

Preferred:
* Professional certifications or designations in business continuity, disaster recovery, security, IT auditing, risk analysis, CEM, CSP, CBCP or related certificate

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.