Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Specialist Saudi National SA

About the Role

DeepSource Technologies, in partnership with a global technology leader, is seeking a Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Specialist. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and requires 0-1 years of experience. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategies to ensure the continuity of essential business operations.

Role Overview

The Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Specialist will be responsible for leading comprehensive risk assessments and formulating disaster recovery (DR) strategies. This position requires expertise in DR planning, risk management, and a strong technical understanding of modern DR technologies and methodologies to safeguard business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting various business functions.
• Evaluate existing DR plans to identify inefficiencies and gaps, recommending substantive improvements.
• Analyze and establish recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for critical business processes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive DR plans aligned with industry best practices and organizational requirements.
• Initiate recovery teams, define roles and responsibilities, and lead regular preparatory exercises.
• Guide the selection and implementation of DR solutions, including backup technologies, data centers, and procedural recoveries.
• Direct the testing and validation of DR schemes, ensuring their efficacy and rectifying any deficiencies.
• Provide technical advice and support to internal teams regarding DR-related issues.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in developing and enforcing DR plans within complex entities.
• In-depth knowledge of DR technologies, tools, and methodologies, with a focus on cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with DR best practices, industry standards (*, NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and regulatory frameworks.
• A solid understanding of risk management methodologies and threat analysis techniques.

Skills and Certifications

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
• Preferred credentials include Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar certifications.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to apply.