Business Continuity Analyst

at  Unified Payment Services Limited

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking to hire a Business Continuity Analyst who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) plans. This role ensures that an organization can continue critical operations during and after disruptive events, such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures.

• Minimum Qualification : Degree
• Experience Level : Mid level
• Experience Length : 4 years

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Certifications : Relevant certifications like ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CISSP or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), etc.
• Experience : 1-5 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or a similar role in a security operations environment.

Technical skills :

• Understanding of failover mechanisms and replication technologies to ensure seamless recovery of IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud and their business continuity features, including automated backups and high availability configurations.
• Understanding of cloud-based disaster recovery strategies and the use of multi-region or multi-cloud deployments for business continuity.

• Basic understanding of network and infrastructure components (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routers) to identify vulnerabilities in systems that could impact continuity.Understanding of integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms for risk assessment and reporting.

• Soft Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective communication .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct business impact analyses (BIAs) to assess potential risks, downtime, and financial impacts of disruptions.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including step-by-step procedures, recovery objectives, and contingencies, to ensure business functions can continue during disruptions.
• Prioritize business functions based on recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO), ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments to evaluate potential threats, such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or supply chain interruptions.
• Document technical recovery steps for critical IT systems, such as data backups, server failovers, and application restoration.
• Serve as the central point of contact during incidents, coordinating response efforts between departments to minimize downtime.
• Document post-incident reviews, analyzing lessons learned and integrating improvements into future plans.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management, summarizing continuity program status, risk assessments, and areas requiring attention
• Participate in audits to demonstrate the organization’s readiness and commitment to continuity planning.
• Provide training and awareness programs to ensure employees are prepared for their roles in business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Ensure BC/DR plans comply with industry standards and maintain accurate documentation of plans, assessments, and test results.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure continuity plans address all business operations and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders.Evaluate and improve business continuity strategies based on lessons learned, emerging risks, and industry best practices.

We are looking to hire a Business Continuity Analyst who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) plans. This role ensures that an organization can continue critical operations during and after disruptive events, such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures.

• Minimum Qualification : Degree
• Experience Level : Mid level
• Experience Length : 4 year