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SHI IT Engineer - Disaster Recovery in Somerset, New Jersey
Job Summary
The Disaster RecoveryandBackup Engineeris responsible forplanning, implementing, and overseeing the organization's disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of critical data and systems. This role will ensureappropriate measuresare in place to recover systems and dataduringdisruptions, disasters, or data loss. The individual will work closely with IT teams, management, and external vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
This position is required to report to the SHI Somerset or SHI Austin office location as determined by SHI management.
About Us
Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.
Responsibilities
Include, but not limited to:
Disaster Recovery Planning:
Develop,maintain, and update disaster recovery plans (DRP) for all critical systems and data.Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses toidentifypotential threats and vulnerabilities
Coordinate with IT teams to ensure DR plans are aligned with infrastructure and network configurations
Implement and update disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime in a disaster
Backup Strategy Management :
Design and implement comprehensive backup and restoration strategies for all systems, data, and applications
Ensure regular backups are scheduled, performed, andvalidatedfor accuracy and completeness
Maintain backup retention policies in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.Exercisesbackup systems regularly to ensure data can be restoredpromptly and efficiently
Exercises and Audits :
Coordinate and execute regular disaster recovery and backupexercises, including failover and restoration procedure
Ensureexercise results aredocumentedand issues are addressed to improve processes
Maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations through regular audits and reporting
Ensure backup and disaster recovery solutions areaudit-readyat all times
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate withcross-functionalteams toidentifycritical systems and applications for DR planning
Work with vendors, external consultants, andthird-partyservice providers to enhance disaster recovery capabilities
Communicate with senior management and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on recovery strategies
Provide training and awareness sessions to staffregardingdisaster recovery and backup protocols
Incident Response :
Act as the primaryITpoint of contact during disaster recovery andbackup-relatedincidents
Coordinate disaster recovery efforts to ensure minimal downtime and data loss
Work closely with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve backup failures and system outages
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintaincomprehensive documentation of disaster recovery and backup plans,exerciseresults, and recovery efforts
Create detailed reports for managementoutlining the status of disaster recovery readiness and any gaps in current strategies—trackand report on recovery timeobjectives(RTOs) and recovery pointobjectives(RPOs)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in disaster recovery, business continuity, backup management, or related IT roles
Experience with backup and disaster recovery technologies (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Zerto, AWS Backup, Azure Backup, Veritas)
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST)
Familiar with Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) best practices
Required Skills
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plus
Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plus
Experience with the following:
Disaster Recovery Planning
Backup Management
Risk Analysis and Business Impact Assessments
Data Security and Integrity
Compliance with Industry Standards
Incident Response and Recovery
Project Management
Additional Information
The estimated annual pay range for this position is $70,000 - $125,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
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Job Locations US-NJ-Somerset | US-TX-Austin
Requisition ID 2024-18222
Approved Min (Total Target Comp) USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Approved Max (Total Target Comp) USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Structure Flat Base
Category Information Technology