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IT America Inc

Disaster Recovery Engineer

Madison, WI · Remote

Disaster Recovery Engineer Location: Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your ... Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP). General Skills * Organization skills to balance ...

TQL

Disaster Recovery Program Manager

Cincinnati, OH · Hybrid

The Disaster Recovery Program Manager will work with a cross functional team to help design and ... Capable of functioning simultaneously in project management, technical consulting and business ...

ECU Health

IS Disaster Recovery Engineer

Greenville, NC · On-site

$83K - $121K/yr

The Disaster Recovery Engineer will design DR playbooks, coordinate DR exercises, guide teams through recovery steps, and produce clear reports for technical and leadership stakeholders.

Dollartree

IT Disaster Recovery Manager

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) * Disaster Recovery Institute ...

Dollar Tree

IT Disaster Recovery Manager

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) * Disaster Recovery Institute ...

NTT DATA Services

Disaster Recovery Specialist

Plano, TX · On-site

$87K - $131K/yr

The Disaster Recovery (DR) Specialist is responsible for leading the organization's disaster ... our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and ...

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How much do professional disaster recovery consultant jobs pay per month?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average monthly pay for professional disaster recovery consultant in the United States is $5,033.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,541.67 and $8,833.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a professional disaster recovery consultant do?

A Professional Disaster Recovery Consultant helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures. They assess risks, develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans, and guide companies in implementing solutions to minimize downtime and data loss. Their expertise ensures that businesses can quickly restore operations and protect critical assets during emergencies.

What is the difference between Professional Disaster Recovery Consultant vs Business Continuity Planner?

AspectProfessional Disaster Recovery ConsultantBusiness Continuity Planner
CertificationsDRII, CBCP, PMPDRII, CBCP, PMP
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, remoteCorporate offices, government agencies
Primary FocusDeveloping disaster recovery strategies and plansCreating comprehensive business continuity plans

While both roles involve planning for disruptions, a Professional Disaster Recovery Consultant primarily focuses on technical recovery strategies after a disaster, whereas a Business Continuity Planner develops broader plans to ensure ongoing business operations during crises.

What are some common challenges faced by professional disaster recovery consultants during client engagements?

Professional Disaster Recovery Consultants often encounter challenges such as incomplete documentation of existing IT systems, resistance to change from client staff, and tight project timelines. Navigating these obstacles requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to educate and guide stakeholders through the disaster recovery planning process. Consultants also frequently need to balance technical expertise with business continuity considerations to develop practical and actionable recovery strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional disaster recovery consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Disaster Recovery Consultant, you need expertise in IT infrastructure, risk assessment, and business continuity planning, usually backed by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with disaster recovery planning tools, cloud backup systems, and certifications like CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or DRII is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help consultants collaborate with stakeholders and lead recovery efforts effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial to minimizing downtime, protecting critical data, and ensuring organizational resilience after disruptive incidents.
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Disaster Recovery Consultant

Noblesoft Technologies

San Diego, CA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 24 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