Group Specialist – Technology Resilience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Develop the plan, track, monitor, coordinate & execute database restoration tests for non-critical applications & disaster recovery (DR) tests for critical applications of HO and regional Business units.
  • Ensure all business units have DR plans & restoration procedures for their critical applications.
  • Conduct business impact assessment for applications of HO to define RTO/RPO requirements, and ensure the DR plans and backup procedures are aligned.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to ensure new initiatives/projects meet business and IT recovery levels (RPOs, RTOs) to ensure that new and ongoing projects sustain the level of recoverability consistent with business objectives.
  • Conduct periodic review of backups configuration to ensure that all critical data, systems, applications are adequately backed up.
  • Collaborate with business continuity management (BCM), business units, external business partners, internal regulatory partners, and key IT staff members to plan and maintain effective DR exercises.
  • Facilitate coordination of recovery activities and ensure a smooth recovery of systems once a disaster is declared.
  • Monitor critical applications & infrastructure availability, investigate and report on major unplanned downtimes.
  • Provide periodic updates on DR drills and backup restoration tests conducted in HO and regional business units as an input for KPI reporting.
  • Conduct workshops and train technology teams in business units on DR Management.
  • Provide assurance to our insurers, partners, regulators & the Board on technology resilience.
  • Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviour in harmony with DP World\'s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World\'s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
JOB CONTEXTGroup Specialist - Technology Resilience reports to Group Sr. Manager - Technology Governance within Group Technology department. The job context will revolve around DR planning, DR drills management, backups monitoring and restoration testing, systems availability monitoring.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSKnowledge and Experience
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Should have 8-10 years of experience in IT governance with at least 5 years\' experience in technology resilience management.
  • Extensive experience in implementing organisation-wide program of continuity management and disaster recovery planning and processes, including backup, recovery, storage systems and IT security management.
  • Experience with BCP and DR Recovery plan testing.
  • CBCI, ISO 22301 Certified Business Continuity Manager, CBCP, C/DRE, EDRP or other industry relevant certifications are preferable.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 22301, ISR, COBIT 2019 etc.
  • Good understanding in E-commerce, logistics, supply chain & port operations applications will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in working with Multinational Companies (MNC) is preferable.
Soft Skills
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Program and Project management skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Team player and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to adapt in a complex environment, loves challenges, with the will and drive to learn new things on his/her own.
  • Cultural awareness.
Technical Skills
  • Experience in Disaster Recovery, backup restoration, performance monitoring solutions and products.
  • Knowledge of developing policies, procedures related to disaster recovery & resilience management processes.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1683350
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned