Sr Disaster Recovery Specialist

We are currently seeking qualified, motivated talent to mature and execute Entrust’s Disaster Recovery (DR) Program.  You will oversee DR readiness work across all functional and product teams and ensure annual plan and testing requirements are met. You will be called on to provide complex project leadership between technology groups and other company business units, emphasizing regular communication with all stakeholders. You will be expected to interact with various support groups for the purpose of planning, directing, controlling, and maintaining the DR Program. This is a fast-paced, deliverables-driven role requiring strong prioritization skills to manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

You’ll partner with teams across IT and the business to keep services recoverable, coordinate testing, and provide clear visibility into readiness.

• Own disaster recovery readiness for a portfolio of production applications/services, including recovery strategies, dependencies, and required evidence.
• Lead cross-functional governance to drive timely decisions and ongoing adherence to DR requirements.
• Maintain service criticality and recovery targets by leading impact assessments (AIA/BIA inputs), keeping inventories and dependencies current, and driving clear ownership for gaps.
• Build and manage integrated DR delivery plans and roadmaps, balancing risk, deadlines, and capacity across application, infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
• Plan and lead DR exercises and tests (scope, success criteria, execution, communications) and ensure follow-up actions are tracked to closure.
• Maintain DR standards, documentation, and evidence (templates, runbooks, test plans) and perform periodic health checks to improve recoverability and support audit readiness.
• Provide clear, executive-ready reporting on readiness status, risks, decisions needed, test outcomes, and compliance posture.
• Support major incidents by coordinating recovery stakeholders, documenting lessons learned, and incorporating improvements into future DR plans and tests.

  

Qualifications: 

Basic Qualifications  

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives (project/program management), including delivery planning, dependency management, and stakeholder governance; strong understanding of processes, risks, and controls.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven ability to drive delivery without direct authority; strong facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with IT terms and technologies related to disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, structured documentation (runbooks, plans, test results, executive summaries).
• Experience with application architecture, middleware, and technology platform architectures (cloud, on-premises, and hybrid).
• Experience partnering with Risk/Compliance/Internal Audit to produce control evidence (e.g., response plans, approvals, remediation proof).
• Ability to define and manage KPIs/KRIs and communicate to senior audiences.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST 800-34 and ISO 22301 certification requirements.
• Technical skills including proficiency in business process analysis, incident response frameworks, and crisis communications.
• Able to present and facilitate disaster recovery training sessions with colleagues, including senior management.
• Experience with recoverability in AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in recognizing and managing confidential/sensitive information.
• Confidence working as a member of a global team as well as independently.

Compensation Range:

In the US: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $91,907-$134,797 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part. In Canada: The pay range for this position is $72,500 - $106,000 per year. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, skills and experience. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive benefits, vacation, paid time off and paid holidays. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter:

Steve Donahue

[email protected]