Business Continuity Specialist – Cybersecurity

Job ID SNS-1021Posted On11-Nov-2025(0 days ago)Job typeContractSectorTechnologyDevelop, implement, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for IT and cybersecurity operations.Assess organizational risks and vulnerabilities impacting critical systems, networks, and data.Identify deviations from acceptable risk levels or established policies and recommend corrective actions.Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of existing business continuity plans, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.Conduct business impact analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to identify critical assets and functions.Collaborate with IT, security, and operations teams to ensure resilience of systems and infrastructure.Design and coordinate regular testing, drills, and simulations of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.Monitor regulatory and industry standards to ensure compliance with business continuity requirements.Provide recommendations and guidance to leadership for risk avoidance, mitigation, and response strategies.Document and report on continuity planning activities, outcomes, and areas for improvement.Serve as a subject matter expert on business continuity, risk management, and disaster recovery within cybersecurity.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum 7 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or risk management in IT/cybersecurity.Professional certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute), or relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred.Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, business impact analysis, and continuity planning frameworks.Experience with testing and validation of continuity plans, including tabletop exercises and simulations.Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to business continuity and cybersecurity (ISO 22301, NIST, etc.).Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and executive leadership.