Sr. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consultant (ISO 22301)

We are seeking a Senior Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and certification of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) in alignment with ISO 22301.This role requires hands-on experience across BCMS implementation, disaster recovery (IT), crisis management, and regulatory compliance within Saudi Arabia. Key Responsibilities1. BCMS Implementation & ISO 22301 ComplianceLead end-to-end BCMS implementation aligned with ISO 22301Conduct gap assessments and maturity evaluationsDevelop BC policies, frameworks, and proceduresSupport certification readiness and audit processes2. Business Impact Analysis & Risk AssessmentConduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) across business unitsIdentify critical processes, dependencies, and recovery prioritiesPerform risk assessments aligned with enterprise risk frameworks3. Disaster Recovery Planning (IT Focus)Design and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) strategiesDefine RTO, RPO, and recovery architecturesCoordinate with IT teams on backup, replication, and failover solutionsEnsure alignment between BC and IT DR plans4. Strategy & GovernanceDevelop BC strategies and roadmapsEstablish governance structures and rolesDefine crisis management and incident response frameworks5. Testing & ExercisingPlan and conduct BC/DR exercises (tabletop, simulations, technical tests)Evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement6. Awareness & TrainingDeliver workshops and awareness sessionsTrain stakeholders on BC/DR procedures and crisis response7. Regulatory Compliance (Saudi Arabia)Ensure alignment with DGA, SAMA, and national frameworksSupport compliance with NCA, ISO 27001, ITIL, and COBIT standards Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field4–10 years of experience in Business Continuity & Disaster RecoveryProven hands-on experience implementing ISO 22301Experience in consulting/advisory roles is highly preferredStrong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, and DR technologies Preferred CertificationsISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (MANDATORY)CBCP or equivalentCDRE or equivalentISO 31000 or other risk certificationsCybersecurity and/or cloud certifications are a plus