Principal, Disaster Recovery Engineer

We are seeking an accomplished Lead / Principal IT Disaster Recovery Engineer to serve as the organization's foremost authority on resilience, recoverability, and business continuity. This role demands a practitioner who can architect enterprise-grade DR strategies across hybrid environments, lead cross-functional response efforts, and embed a culture of preparedness throughout the organization.

Requirements

• 15+ years in IT infrastructure, with at least 8 years focused on Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Deep expertise designing and operating DR solutions on at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including cross-region replication, Route 53 / Traffic Manager / Cloud DNS failover, and managed database HA.
• Extensive hands-on experience with on-premises DR technologies: VMware SRM, Veeam, Zerto, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience building and executing ransomware recovery programs, including immutable storage and cyber recovery runbooks.
• Strong command of compliance frameworks: ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34 / CSF, SOC 2, and relevant sector regulations.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proven track record leading enterprise-wide DR exercises and driving RTO/RPO attainment at scale.
• Exceptional technical writing skills; able to produce executive-ready reports and detailed runbooks with equal clarity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development