Technology Resilience Senior Analyst - Contract
Hays · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe are seeking an experienced Senior Technology Resilience Analyst to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's Technology Resilience and Disaster Recovery capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring critical technology services remain resilient, recoverable, and aligned with business continuity requirements.This position requires strong expertise in Technology Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and ISO 22301 standards, along with the ability to work closely with technology, risk, and business stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and enhance Technology Resilience and Disaster Recovery frameworks.Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Technology Risk Assessments.Create and maintain Disaster Recovery plans, recovery procedures, and operational runbooks.Plan, coordinate, and execute Disaster Recovery and resilience testing exercises.Monitor resilience readiness and identify areas for improvement.Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.Support ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management initiatives and audits.Collaborate with IT, Security, Risk, and Business teams to strengthen resilience capabilities.Track remediation activities and ensure timely closure of resilience-related findings.Prepare management reports, dashboards, and resilience metrics for stakeholders.Support crisis management and major incident response activities when required.Required ExperienceMinimum 5-8 years of experience in Technology Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Risk, or a related field.Strong experience conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA).Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Disaster Recovery plans and recovery runbooks.Experience planning and executing Disaster Recovery tests and resilience exercises.Strong understanding of Technology Risk Management and operational resilience principles.Experience working with cross-functional technology and business stakeholders.Knowledge of regulatory and industry best practices relating to resilience and continuity.Required SkillsTechnology Resilience ManagementDisaster Recovery Planning & TestingBusiness Impact Analysis (BIA)ISO 22301 Business Continuity StandardsTechnology Risk ManagementRecovery Runbooks & ProceduresIncident & Crisis ManagementStakeholder ManagementGovernance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)Reporting & DocumentationPreferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.ISO 22301 Certification.CBCI, CBCP, MBCI, DRI, or similar resilience certifications.Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated environments.