Job Description
Job Title: Disaster Recovery Manager
Location: Newark, NJ
Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced DR Coordinator to lead and mature the client enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery & IT Resiliency Program. Serve as central DR authority, coordinating planning, testing, and recovery across complex hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain comprehensive DR plans covering IBM mainframe (z/OS), Linux, Windows/x86, VMware, cloud (IaaS/PaaS), SAN, network, and replication technologies.
Plan and execute multiple annual DR tests (full-scale and component-level) with vendor Recovery Point Systems.
Coordinate cross-functionally with application, infrastructure, and leadership teams.
Manage vendor relationships, validate SLAs, and ensure hot site readiness.
Document test results, track remediation, and report on DR posture, risks, and metrics.
Drive continuous improvement and compliance with security/continuity requirements.
Required Experience (8+ yrs each):
IT Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity / IT Resiliency
IBM mainframe (z/OS, JCL, schedulers, storage replication)
Linux & Windows/x86 systems
Virtualization (VMware ESXi)
Cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS)
SAN storage, networking, and data replication
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- 8+ years IT Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity / IT Resiliency
- 8+ years IBM mainframe (z/OS, JCL, schedulers, storage replication)
- 8+ years Linux and Windows/x86 systems administration
- 8+ years Virtualization (VMware ESXi)
- 8+ years Cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS)
- 8+ years SAN storage, networking, and data replication technologies
- Experience managing vendor relationships, validating SLAs, and hot-site readiness
What We Do
SpikeIT Global Solutions, Inc. is a global firm providing highest quality of services in field of Information Technology, serving various clients in Finance, Telecom, Insurance, Pharma, Healthcare and Media sectors. The main motto of SpikeIT business services is ‘Client First’. We stand till the last minute without compromising on the quality and delivering the right solutions to the client requirements. We strongly believe in human relationships, business ethics & values to strive to success. We specialize in providing technology-enabled solutions to the complex industry problems with higher quality and using the latest technologies & standards. Our dedicated, motivated staff always makes a difference in executing any project to a successful state with in the timelines. Also, we got a unique solution models by blending the best practices in providing services in Application development, Infrastructure Management, IT Consulting, Staffing and Training areas. SpikeIT Global Solutions, Inc. is a global Information Technology firm with unique market approach in delivering custom tailored business solutions with focus on reducing cost and at the same time not compromising on the efficiency. We are driven by the customer’s vision with keeping values on top. Having a strong presence in Onsite, Offshore and 'Near Shore' allows us to offer custom solutions based on either ‘Onsite only’, ‘Onsite-Offshore’ or ‘Onsite-Near Shore-Offshore’ or any custom model to meet the customer requirement. SpikeIT is dedicated in bringing the Spike in Client’s satisfaction by increasing the project savings and offering right solutions not only by addressing the immediate challenges but offering future forecasted enhanced solution. Please check Services tab for the full list of services offered by SpikeIT and check ‘Why SpikeIT’ section for more details on our unique business model/approach.
