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ICF

Construction QA/QC Lead - Disaster Recovery

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$89K - $119K/yr

Our growing Disaster Management Division makes BIG things happen every day. ICF is seeking a ... consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve ...

ICF

Construction QA/QC Lead - Disaster Recovery

Riverside, CA · On-site +1

$87K - $115K/yr

Our growing Disaster Management Division makes BIG things happen every day. ICF is seeking a ... consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve ...

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What is disaster consulting?

Disaster consulting involves providing expert advice and services to organizations, governments, or communities to help them prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural or man-made disasters. Disaster consultants assess risks, develop emergency plans, coordinate response efforts, and guide recovery strategies after events like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or industrial accidents. Their goal is to minimize the impact of disasters, ensure safety, and help clients return to normal operations as quickly as possible.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disaster consultant?

To thrive as a Disaster Consultant, you need expertise in risk assessment, emergency management, and recovery planning, typically supported by a degree in emergency management, public safety, or a related field. Familiarity with incident command systems, GIS mapping tools, and certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) are highly valued. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills are crucial for effectively advising clients and coordinating responses. These skills ensure accurate risk analysis, efficient response strategies, and successful recovery for organizations facing disasters.

What are some common challenges faced by disaster consultants when working with clients during and after a crisis?

Disaster consultants often encounter challenges such as quickly assessing the scope of damage, navigating regulatory requirements, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders under stressful conditions. They need to balance client expectations with realistic timelines for recovery and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Additionally, consultants must communicate complex technical information clearly to clients who may be under significant emotional and financial stress. Flexibility, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to build trust are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

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Disaster Recovery Consultant

Noblesoft Technologies

San Diego, CA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Role: Disaster Recovery Consultant
Location: - San Diego, CA
 

Work Experience

  • Overall IT professional experience 15+ year
  • At least 10+ year Business continuity, Disaster Recovery Management, Planning, Coordination and Management experience

Responsibilities

  • Overall program governance, report health status of DR program
  • Lead quarterly reviews with HCLTech and client leadership teams
  • Propose gaps and recommendations in DR operations by bringing in industry best practices as followed by organizations of similar size and scale.
  • Govern the overall DR planning & exercising of recovery testing
  • Excellent understanding of recovery strategies and various Infrastructure Technologies – Like Storage, Backup, Networks, Security and Operating Systems (WINTEL, Linux, Solaris).
  • Understanding of various services provided by service provider and leading the continuity and resiliency of the delivery of those services
  • Experience in identification of Technology domain causing incident or issues during a disaster recovery exercise.
  • Excellent Understanding of Recovery & Resilience management life cycle.
  • Experience in determining the adequate test environment drill & test plan requirements
  • Lead efforts for Testing DR environment for datacenter failover and failback and BCP testing
  • Drill execution co-ordination, incident / issues tracking during drills
  • Experience in recovery testing data collection, analysis and reporting with recommendation of alterations to improve recovery performance
  • Leadership and Management Reporting and presentation skills
  • Manage the team of Disaster Recovery Consultants and customer handling skills
  • Well affluent in tools that enable BCP & DR replication and automation
  • Able to drive customer on a streamlined BCP&  DR approach for Business as Usual sustainability and readiness
  • Streamline Business continuity & Disaster Recovery process and operations for customer
  • Define recovery testing calendar and engage in conversations with customer’s Application and Business teams

Skills and Specifications

  • Ability to analysis critical factors impacting the recovery activities and success.
  • Should have undergone specialized training / Certification in Disaster Recovery & Management.
  • Task Coordination and Project Management skills
  • Network / Security / Storage / Backup Technology related experience.
  • Virtualization technology experience would be added advantage.
  • Communication & Presentation Skills.

Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
  • At least 8+ years of experience in computing or related area with a focus on technology and management.
  • Professional certifications such as MBCI/CBCI/CBCP/ ISO22301 would be added advantage.
Technology related Certifications will be an added advantage