IT Service Continuity Coordinator in London - Harvey Nash

IT Service Continuity Coordinator
Permanent role
£50,000 pa - £65,000 pa
South East England
We are pleased to be recruiting for one of our financial services client based in South East England. They are currently looking to hire a professional with IT Service Continuity experience on a permanent basis.
Purpose of the role:
Ensure IT systems and services can effectively respond to and recover from disruptions, disasters, or unforeseen events.
Develop, implement, and maintain IT Business Continuity Plans to safeguard the integrity and availability of IT infrastructure and data.
Ensure documentation and processes are regularly updated and reviewed.
Complete a review of the current BCP solution and make recommendations to improve or redesign.
Ensure day-to-day BCP and backup services are giving the organisation the required coverage and identify and remediate any gaps.
Technical Skills:
Proven experience in IT business continuity planning and management, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role.
In-depth understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks related to business continuity planning.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey BCP information to various stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Hands-on experience of backup solutions, preferably Commvault
Hands-on experience of DR solutions such as Zerto
Formal Service Management Methodologies (ITIL).
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain comprehensive IT Business Continuity Plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
Collaborate with relevant departments to gather input and ensure the inclusion of critical IT systems and processes in the overall BCP.
Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to establish recovery objectives, priorities, and strategies.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to IT systems.
Analyse and prioritize risks, working closely with cybersecurity and risk management teams to address identified weaknesses.

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