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IT Infrastructure Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

$100K - $130K/yr

Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam) * Administer and optimize Veeam Backup & Replication. * Define ... • Remote flexibility • Flexible time off • Comprehensive benefits package • Career ...

Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery ... Note: this could be either a fully remote or hybrid role, if you are located near one of our local ...

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How much do remote disaster recovery jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote disaster recovery in California is $40.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.62 and $47.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Remote Disaster Recovery Jobs?

The IT field offers a variety of opportunities in remote disaster recovery, with titles like Data Engineer, Technical Architect, Senior Systems Engineer, and Technical Consultant. Disaster recovery is generally a subset of a larger role in systems or network administration, information security, or a related specialization. In these roles, you achieve an understanding of your company’s business needs and requirements and develop strategies and protocols to ensure the security and availability of technical resources. Your duties and responsibilities also include creating and testing disaster recovery plans and writing reports, policies and procedures, and other forms of documentation to support your initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Disaster Recovery Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Disaster Recovery Specialist, you need a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, backup and recovery protocols, and risk assessment, often backed by a degree in information technology or related certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP). Familiarity with disaster recovery software, cloud platforms, virtualization tools, and incident management systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating responses and collaborating with diverse teams. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure rapid recovery and minimal downtime during disruptive incidents, safeguarding business continuity.

What is a Remote Disaster Recovery specialist?

A Remote Disaster Recovery specialist is a professional responsible for developing, implementing, and managing plans and procedures to restore IT systems, data, and operations after a disruptive event, such as a natural disaster, cyberattack, or hardware failure. They work remotely to monitor systems, conduct risk assessments, and ensure that backup and recovery solutions are effective and up to date. Their goal is to minimize downtime, protect critical data, and enable organizations to resume normal operations as quickly as possible after an incident.

What are the typical challenges faced when coordinating disaster recovery efforts remotely, and how can they be addressed?

Coordinating disaster recovery remotely often involves challenges such as maintaining clear communication across distributed teams, ensuring timely access to critical systems, and managing resources from a distance. To address these, many organizations rely on robust collaboration tools, detailed documentation, and pre-established response protocols. Regular virtual drills and clear escalation procedures also help ensure that everyone knows their role and can respond efficiently, even when working from different locations.
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Senior Manager, Disaster Management - HUD CDBG-DR - Remote (US)

Senior Manager, Disaster Management - HUD CDBG-DR - Remote (US)

ICF

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

ICF's Disaster Management Division is seeking a Senior Manager, Disaster Management for Disaster Recovery programs and projects. This position is 100% Remote in the United States, with expected travel and deployments.

As part of our growing Disaster Management group, this position requires in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and other disaster response and sheltering programs. The Senior Manager will work alongside Project Managers as well as subject matter experts, and junior staff to develop and implement policies and procedures for post-disaster recovery housing efforts including potentially supporting infrastructure, economic revitalization, and public services programs. Responsibilities will also include serving as an expert on policy and regulatory issues, developing written materials, managing staff, project management, providing training and technical assistance, and working directly with clients to provide advisory/consulting services.

The Senior Manager, Disaster Management position will work together with project managers and program stakeholders to ensure the smooth performance of low, medium, and high-volume projects. As such, this position assists the team and clients to maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, and procedures and possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for housing disaster recovery and similar programs & projects.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in your career and your community, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! ICF is committed to providing innovative and effective solutions for federally funded programs aimed at rebuilding and enhancing resilience in communities affected by natural disasters. Our team is dedicated to anticipating client needs and strategically deploying resources to drive impactful outcomes. Join our employee-focused, visionary ICF Team! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Compensation: While the range below is broader for career growth, this position will offer a base salary of $120,000 to $150,000. Offer based on % of job description match and location. Higher education and experience will not alter this range.

Key Responsibilities:
Assisting the V.P. and leadership in providing overall leadership to teams assisting and implementing post-disaster recovery efforts.
Scheduling and assigning staff.
Allocating resources, assessing risk and managing risk.
Coordinating various components that contribute to the project as a whole to ensure on-time delivery.
Ensuring that task deadlines are understood and achieved.
Keeping all parties informed of progress and any outstanding issues.
Oversight and management of subcontractors.
Ensuring deliverables are completed compliantly, on schedule and of high quality.
Validate progress and quality of Construction Managers performance, track and confirmnoted items are addressed and regularly communicate results.
Follow-up with staff, subcontractors and construction managers on expectations and progress of tasks.
Assist project leadership and staff with client requests by providing data, reports and other required information and in ensuring quality control of all information provided.
Following tight and changing deadlines with informed progress and outstanding issues.
Serving as capture lead for assigned business development opportunities.
Representing ICF in current and potential client meetings.
Serving as technical and proposal lead.

Please provide a concise resume aligned with the qualifications, skills, and experience required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
8+ years of combined program and project management experience.
5+ years of in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
2+ years of experience project managing a successful high-volume housing recovery program.
Able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) for program needs as directed.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may set candidates apart)
Experience overseeing or inspecting construction contractors and subcontractors, negotiating change orders, and achieving high quality completed constructions via tools and other mechanisms.
Experience monitoring federally funded programs.
Highly experienced, intermediate to advanced, in MS Office programs and computer programs, with an ability to quickly accept and learn new technology.
15+ years in disaster recovery, including federal, state and local government.
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Skills: (You will bring these skills with you day one)
Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work overtime as necessary.
Driven to achieve results, ask questions and continually seek efficiencies in the day-to-day process.
Visionary, enthusiastic energized approach to collaboration and growth.
Superior communication and customer service skills and exhibit a high level of professionalism in all communications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight and changing deadlines and requirements
Strong proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please emailCandidateaccommodation@icf.comand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance atcandidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$108,476.00 - $184,409.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)