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Contingency Planning Disaster Recovery Specialist Jobs

Ensure documentation meets RMF control requirements, particularly the Contingency Planning (CP ... Disaster Recovery Documentation * Continuity Of Operations Planning * RMF Control Requirements

Disaster Recovery Specialist

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$87K - $131K/yr

The Disaster Recovery (DR) Specialist is responsible for leading the organization's disaster ... The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in disaster recovery planning, business continuity ...

Disaster Recovery Specialist

Plano, TX ยท Hybrid

$87K - $131K/yr

The Disaster Recovery (DR) Specialist is responsible for leading the organization's disaster ... The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in disaster recovery planning, business continuity ...

Disaster Recovery Specialist

Plano, TX ยท Hybrid

$87K - $131K/yr

The Disaster Recovery (DR) Specialist is responsible for leading the organization's disaster ... The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in disaster recovery planning, business continuity ...

Disaster Recovery Specialist

East Lansing, MI ยท On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

The Disaster Recovery Specialist plays a critical role in the Credit Union's resilience by helping develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery (DR) plans and procedures. This position supports ...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead ... Support ransomware recovery planning and tabletop exercises, including development of isolated ...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead ... Support ransomware recovery planning and tabletop exercises, including development of isolated ...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead ... Support ransomware recovery planning and tabletop exercises, including development of isolated ...

Disaster Recovery Specialist

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$87K - $131K/yr

Disaster Recovery (DR) Manager Location: Plano, Texas (US-TX). Hybrid role: on-site at client site several days per week; only local candidates considered. Role Overview Responsible for leading the ...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead ... Support ransomware recovery planning and tabletop exercises, including development of isolated ...

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Trenton, NJ ยท On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Disaster Recovery Coordinator Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: Contract Interview Type: In ... Ensure compliance with Judiciary security, continuity, and contingency planning requirements.

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Disaster Recovery Test Coordinator - Exercise Lead

On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Maintain and update Disaster Recovery runbooks, procedures, COOP plans, and contingency documentation

  • Assist with AARs, CAPs, DR test reports, and DR readiness documentation

  • Coordinate with technical teams to collect updates and validate the technical accuracy of documentation


Job description

  • Maintain and update Disaster Recovery runbooks, procedures, COOP plans, and contingency documentation
  • Ensure documentation meets RMF control requirements, particularly the Contingency Planning (CP) control family
  • Maintain version control, document history, naming standards, and archival procedures
  • Ensure materials are 508-compliant, accessible, and properly formatted
  • Assist with AARs, CAPs, DR test reports, and DR readiness documentation
  • Support audit and assessment teams by preparing and delivering evidence, diagrams, and documentation packages
  • Coordinate with continuity, engineering, cybersecurity, and database teams to collect updates and validate technical accuracy
  • Maintain content in shared repositories, documentation portals, and knowledge management systems
  • Track changes across systems and update documentation for new architecture, configurations, and processes
  • Develop templates, style guides, and document standards for DR and COOP materials
  • Support continuous improvement of documentation workflows, quality processes, and compliance alignment
Requirements
  • Must hold an active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Information Technology, Technical Writing, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing, DR documentation, compliance documentation, or IT governance
  • Experience writing or maintaining COOP, DR, or RMF-related documentation
  • Experience preparing control evidence, audit materials, or RMF artifacts
  • Experience working with engineering and cybersecurity teams to validate content accuracy
  • Experience maintaining version-controlled documentation repositories
  • Strong understanding of DR, COOP, and contingency planning documentation requirements
  • Knowledge of RMF controls, particularly the CP (Contingency Planning) family
  • Familiarity with accessibility requirements and 508-compliant formatting
  • Experience with ITIL v4 documentation and process alignment
  • Required ITIL v4 Foundation certification
  • Strong writing and editing abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to translate technical content into clear, structured documentation
  • Excellent organizational skills for managing document repositories and versioning
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical and compliance teams
  • Strong communication skills for audit coordination and documentation reviews
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and updating Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations documentation, ensuring compliance with RMF control requirements and accessibility standards. Proficient in technical writing, version control, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Disaster Recovery Documentation
  • Continuity Of Operations Planning
  • RMF Control Requirements
  • ITIL v4 Foundation Certification
  • Technical Writing
Hard Skills
  • Technical Writing
  • Disaster Recovery Documentation
  • COOP Documentation
  • RMF Artifacts Preparation
  • Version Control
  • 508 Compliance
  • Documentation Standards Development
  • Audit Material Preparation
  • Content Validation
  • Documentation Workflow Improvement
Soft Skills
  • Attention To Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
  • ITIL v4 Foundation Certification
Industry Keywords
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Continuity Planning
  • RMF Controls
  • Compliance Documentation
  • Technical Accuracy
Tools & Technologies
  • Documentation Repositories
  • Knowledge Management Systems
  • Document Portals
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