Working as part of the UK DB2 Support Team to undertake all aspects of DB2 for z/OS. The environment the UK team is responsible for is large, with 50+ DB2 subsystems across various mainframes and geographies. Your responsibility as a DB2 System programmer will be ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance and security of our database estate in the UK. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. You'll ensure that: There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency). Ensure that we use supported versions for all database and monitoring solutions. Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications who use DB2. Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. Responsibilities As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to: Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to Front End users Install and test new versions DB2 Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. Support and management of distributed DB2 connections. Skills You will need to show: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure Good organisational skills Flexibility and adaptability The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) An understanding of information legislation, such as the GDPR. Work experience Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the DB2 arena. DB2 production support DB2 software maintenance DB2 performance tuning DB2 application support. It's a good idea to have some experience in programming such REXX/Cobol.
28/03/2024
Project-based
Working as part of the UK DB2 Support Team to undertake all aspects of DB2 for z/OS. The environment the UK team is responsible for is large, with 50+ DB2 subsystems across various mainframes and geographies. Your responsibility as a DB2 System programmer will be ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance and security of our database estate in the UK. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. You'll ensure that: There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency). Ensure that we use supported versions for all database and monitoring solutions. Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications who use DB2. Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. Responsibilities As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to: Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to Front End users Install and test new versions DB2 Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. Support and management of distributed DB2 connections. Skills You will need to show: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure Good organisational skills Flexibility and adaptability The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) An understanding of information legislation, such as the GDPR. Work experience Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the DB2 arena. DB2 production support DB2 software maintenance DB2 performance tuning DB2 application support. It's a good idea to have some experience in programming such REXX/Cobol.
zOS DB2 Specialist Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced zOS DB2 Specialist to work with a key client Main Purpose of the Job . Working as part of the UK DB2 Support Team to undertake all aspects of DB2 for z/OS. . The environment the UK team is responsible for is large, with 50+ DB2 subsystems across various mainframes and geographies. . Your responsibility as a DB2 System programmer will be ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance and security of our database estate in the UK. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. You'll ensure that: . There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency). . Ensure that we use supported versions for all database and monitoring solutions. . Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications who use DB2. . Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. Responsibilities As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to: . Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security . Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to Front End users . Install and test new versions DB2 . Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans . Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly . Carry out capacity planning . Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security . Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. . Support and management of distributed DB2 connections. Skills You will need to show: . Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills . Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills . Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design . The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure . Good organisational skills . Flexibility and adaptability . The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers . Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT . A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology . A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) . An understanding of information legislation, such as the GDPR. Work experience . Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the DB2 arena. . DB2 production support . DB2 software maintenance . DB2 performance tuning . DB2 application support. . It's a good idea to have some experience in programming such REXX/Cobol. All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
28/03/2024
Project-based
zOS DB2 Specialist Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced zOS DB2 Specialist to work with a key client Main Purpose of the Job . Working as part of the UK DB2 Support Team to undertake all aspects of DB2 for z/OS. . The environment the UK team is responsible for is large, with 50+ DB2 subsystems across various mainframes and geographies. . Your responsibility as a DB2 System programmer will be ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance and security of our database estate in the UK. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. You'll ensure that: . There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency). . Ensure that we use supported versions for all database and monitoring solutions. . Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications who use DB2. . Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. Responsibilities As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to: . Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security . Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to Front End users . Install and test new versions DB2 . Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans . Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly . Carry out capacity planning . Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security . Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. . Support and management of distributed DB2 connections. Skills You will need to show: . Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills . Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills . Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design . The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure . Good organisational skills . Flexibility and adaptability . The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers . Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT . A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology . A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) . An understanding of information legislation, such as the GDPR. Work experience . Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the DB2 arena. . DB2 production support . DB2 software maintenance . DB2 performance tuning . DB2 application support. . It's a good idea to have some experience in programming such REXX/Cobol. All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a zOS DB2 Specialist to join them on a major project that's based remotely Job Title - zOS DB2 Specialist Day Rate - £460 Location - Remote iR35 determination - Inside Duration - 6 months Role details: Main Purpose of the Job Working as part of the UK DB2 Support Team to undertake all aspects of DB2 for z/OS. The environment the UK team is responsible for is large, with 50+ DB2 subsystems across various mainframes and geographies. Your responsibility as a DB2 System programmer will be ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance and security of our database estate in the UK. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. You'll ensure that: There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency). Ensure that we use supported versions for all database and monitoring solutions. Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications who use DB2. Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. Responsibilities As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to: Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to Front End users Install and test new versions DB2 Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. Support and management of distributed DB2 connections. Skills You will need to show: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure Good organisational skills Flexibility and adaptability The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) An understanding of information legislation, such as the GDPR. Work experience Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the DB2 arena. DB2 production support DB2 software maintenance DB2 performance tuning DB2 application support. It's a good idea to have some experience in programming such REXX/Cobol.
28/03/2024
Project-based
We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a zOS DB2 Specialist to join them on a major project that's based remotely Job Title - zOS DB2 Specialist Day Rate - £460 Location - Remote iR35 determination - Inside Duration - 6 months Role details: Main Purpose of the Job Working as part of the UK DB2 Support Team to undertake all aspects of DB2 for z/OS. The environment the UK team is responsible for is large, with 50+ DB2 subsystems across various mainframes and geographies. Your responsibility as a DB2 System programmer will be ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance and security of our database estate in the UK. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. You'll ensure that: There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency). Ensure that we use supported versions for all database and monitoring solutions. Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications who use DB2. Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. Responsibilities As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to: Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to Front End users Install and test new versions DB2 Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. Support and management of distributed DB2 connections. Skills You will need to show: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure Good organisational skills Flexibility and adaptability The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) An understanding of information legislation, such as the GDPR. Work experience Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the DB2 arena. DB2 production support DB2 software maintenance DB2 performance tuning DB2 application support. It's a good idea to have some experience in programming such REXX/Cobol.
Job Purpose & Summary Your expertise as a Multimedia Specialist is essential to our team. This is a multi-disciplinary role across a broad range of platforms, and you will need to be an expert in graphic design, photography, videography, web development and search engine marketing. You will work both independently and as part of a team, and your ability to execute these tasks effectively is crucial to the growth and prosperity of our organisation. Key responsibilities Implement and manage performance of Magenta, Joomla, Shopify, WordPress & HTML sites via organic search engine marketing. Devise, develop and execute off-page linking strategies, where necessary. Optimize websites, Google/Facebook feeds to ensure content engagement and conversion. Monitor performance of sites against acquisition targets identifying areas for improvement and provide recommendations. Create and implement on-page and off-page strategies to facilitate acquisition targets across all digital channels. Identify digital gaps and provide development team with recommendations for implementation based on driving maximum traffic, engagement and conversion while following white-hat SEO best practices. Monitor competitors and provide recommendations to ensure clients achieve maximum returns. Development in conjunction with design team for specific landing page optimization/conversion AdWords campaigns across Magento, Joomla, Shopify, WordPress and HTML. Provide assistance with specifying and designing Internet strategies and web-based methods. Oversee the creative process and give guidance to the design/media team as required. Collaborate with web developers to integrate multimedia elements into websites and optimize user experiences. Ensure content is responsive and accessible. Create and format multimedia content for various media platforms, adapting content to meet platform-specific requirements and trends. Testing multimedia products for technical errors or faults and correct accordingly. Analysing, designing and developing Internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and Scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments. Communicating with network specialists regarding web-related issues, such as security and hosting websites, to control and enforce Internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, website backup and disaster recovery planning. Designing, developing and integrating computer code with other specialised inputs, such as image files, audio files and Scripting languages, to produce, maintain and support websites. Continue to develop enhancements for product HyperGift. Monitor Product HyperGift sales and provide marketing strategies for current HyperGift clients. Production of HyperGift training videos. Monitor and upgrade Product HyperGift Voucher Templates. Skills and Qualifications Minimum of 5 years' in SEO and development experience across multiple CMS/websites. Excellent analytical skills with experience of delivering reports and ensuring recommended actions. Working development knowledge of Opensource CMS, Shopify, PHP, HTML 5, Java and Python. C# added advantage. Proficiency in multimedia software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator), Final Cut Pro, or similar. Strong understanding of photo/video production techniques, including shooting, editing, color correction, and sound design. Drone operator experience, preferably DJI. A good understanding of technologies used to run, track and optimise campaigns. Super analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities. Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision. Team Player.
26/03/2024
Full time
Job Purpose & Summary Your expertise as a Multimedia Specialist is essential to our team. This is a multi-disciplinary role across a broad range of platforms, and you will need to be an expert in graphic design, photography, videography, web development and search engine marketing. You will work both independently and as part of a team, and your ability to execute these tasks effectively is crucial to the growth and prosperity of our organisation. Key responsibilities Implement and manage performance of Magenta, Joomla, Shopify, WordPress & HTML sites via organic search engine marketing. Devise, develop and execute off-page linking strategies, where necessary. Optimize websites, Google/Facebook feeds to ensure content engagement and conversion. Monitor performance of sites against acquisition targets identifying areas for improvement and provide recommendations. Create and implement on-page and off-page strategies to facilitate acquisition targets across all digital channels. Identify digital gaps and provide development team with recommendations for implementation based on driving maximum traffic, engagement and conversion while following white-hat SEO best practices. Monitor competitors and provide recommendations to ensure clients achieve maximum returns. Development in conjunction with design team for specific landing page optimization/conversion AdWords campaigns across Magento, Joomla, Shopify, WordPress and HTML. Provide assistance with specifying and designing Internet strategies and web-based methods. Oversee the creative process and give guidance to the design/media team as required. Collaborate with web developers to integrate multimedia elements into websites and optimize user experiences. Ensure content is responsive and accessible. Create and format multimedia content for various media platforms, adapting content to meet platform-specific requirements and trends. Testing multimedia products for technical errors or faults and correct accordingly. Analysing, designing and developing Internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and Scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments. Communicating with network specialists regarding web-related issues, such as security and hosting websites, to control and enforce Internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, website backup and disaster recovery planning. Designing, developing and integrating computer code with other specialised inputs, such as image files, audio files and Scripting languages, to produce, maintain and support websites. Continue to develop enhancements for product HyperGift. Monitor Product HyperGift sales and provide marketing strategies for current HyperGift clients. Production of HyperGift training videos. Monitor and upgrade Product HyperGift Voucher Templates. Skills and Qualifications Minimum of 5 years' in SEO and development experience across multiple CMS/websites. Excellent analytical skills with experience of delivering reports and ensuring recommended actions. Working development knowledge of Opensource CMS, Shopify, PHP, HTML 5, Java and Python. C# added advantage. Proficiency in multimedia software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator), Final Cut Pro, or similar. Strong understanding of photo/video production techniques, including shooting, editing, color correction, and sound design. Drone operator experience, preferably DJI. A good understanding of technologies used to run, track and optimise campaigns. Super analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities. Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision. Team Player.
IBM Storage and Power consultant Remote working with 20% travel - Driving licence essential My client are currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join their team as an IBM Storage and IBM Power specialist. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in IBM storage technologies, and IBM i Power systems. This role will focus on managing IBM Power & storage solutions, ensuring robust data protection measures, and supporting our clients' needs, with occasional travel to client sites and Data Centres within the UK. Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert in IBM storage solutions and IBM Power. Design, deploy, and maintain IBM storage and IBM Power configurations, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Implement data protection strategies, including backup, replication, and disaster recovery plans, tailored specifically to IBM systems and storage environments. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for storage-related issues, optimizing configurations and resolving performance concerns. Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to assess storage requirements, recommend solutions, and implement effective storage architectures. Manage and oversee remote installations, configurations, and maintenance tasks related to IBM storage systems. Travel to client sites as required (approximately 20% of the time) to provide on-site support and consultancy services. Preferred skills & experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Extensive hands-on experience working with IBM storage technologies, particularly in SAN infrastructure and IBM i environments. Proficiency in configuring and managing SAN infrastructure, along with strong familiarity with IBM storage systems and their integration with IBM i. Comprehensive understanding of data protection principles, backup methodologies, and disaster recovery strategies specific to IBM i systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. A clean driver's license is essential due to occasional travel requirements within the UK. Relevant certifications in IBM storage technologies or SAN infrastructure. Experience with remote management tools and methodologies for IBM storage systems. Knowledge of cloud storage solutions and their integration with traditional on-premises IBM storage. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
25/03/2024
Full time
IBM Storage and Power consultant Remote working with 20% travel - Driving licence essential My client are currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join their team as an IBM Storage and IBM Power specialist. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in IBM storage technologies, and IBM i Power systems. This role will focus on managing IBM Power & storage solutions, ensuring robust data protection measures, and supporting our clients' needs, with occasional travel to client sites and Data Centres within the UK. Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert in IBM storage solutions and IBM Power. Design, deploy, and maintain IBM storage and IBM Power configurations, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Implement data protection strategies, including backup, replication, and disaster recovery plans, tailored specifically to IBM systems and storage environments. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for storage-related issues, optimizing configurations and resolving performance concerns. Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to assess storage requirements, recommend solutions, and implement effective storage architectures. Manage and oversee remote installations, configurations, and maintenance tasks related to IBM storage systems. Travel to client sites as required (approximately 20% of the time) to provide on-site support and consultancy services. Preferred skills & experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Extensive hands-on experience working with IBM storage technologies, particularly in SAN infrastructure and IBM i environments. Proficiency in configuring and managing SAN infrastructure, along with strong familiarity with IBM storage systems and their integration with IBM i. Comprehensive understanding of data protection principles, backup methodologies, and disaster recovery strategies specific to IBM i systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. A clean driver's license is essential due to occasional travel requirements within the UK. Relevant certifications in IBM storage technologies or SAN infrastructure. Experience with remote management tools and methodologies for IBM storage systems. Knowledge of cloud storage solutions and their integration with traditional on-premises IBM storage. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
NO SPONSORSHIP Business Continuity Specialist SALARY: $75k - $90K PLUS 10% BONUS LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE, 2 DAYS REMOTE Looking for a candidate to focus on all the business continuity globally (not just IT). Risk assessments, business impact, change management, audit management. You will also do planning and scheduling of business continuity exercises and disaster recovery planning crisis' managing bc/dr resumption planning The Business Continuity (BC) Specialist I supports the implementation and development of a comprehensive business continuity strategy and programs, plans, and toolsets that support response, develop resiliency, and enable recovery from events that disrupt business operations. Uses the established framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates. Supports the management and delivery of the program that addresses business recovery and emergency response management. Maintain the planning, governance, implementation, maintenance, and execution of Business Continuity components. Work with critical process leaders to ensure that policies, plans, procedures, and strategies effectively provide the recovery framework for restoration of critical processes that meet or exceed business demand. Coordinate the development and maintenance of comprehensive Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Risk Assessments, Change Management, and Audit Management program components. Provide input and integrate policies, guidelines, and controls to govern program effectiveness and alignment with industry best practices. Participate and complete Risk Assessments to identify inadequate strategies and concerns with associated remediation tactics for project sponsors. Facilitate the completion of Business Impact Analysis through survey development, roundtable discussions and best practice methodology reporting. Ensure appropriate plans, procedures and supplemental documentation is properly maintained and readily available. Plan and schedule all Business Continuity exercises. Coordinate ongoing Business Continuity awareness and training sessions that reinforce familiarity with roles/responsibilities and plan procedures. Analyze weekly and monthly metrics, benchmark milestones, and program progress to the Business Continuity sponsors and leadership. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree Minimum of 2 years practical experience in Business Continuity regarding the development of plans, procedures, strategies, risk assessments, business impact analysis, audit reviews, and exercise facilitation is required. Experience in Business Resumption Planning, Crisis Management Planning, Incident Response Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Plan Exercising/Testing, Conducting BIAs. Experience in performing BC audits or in managing and coordinating the response to a major, unplanned disruptive event that required activation of the BC/DR/Incident or Crisis Management Plans. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proven competency in the timely management and execution of large projects. Administrator level skill with Emergency Notification Systems and similar planning applications. Good strategic, problem solving, and analytical skills. Strong communication skills; presentation, verbal and written. Ability to collaborate with others to develop an emergency plan. Strong knowledge of technology and business concepts, life cycles and processes. Hands-on experience implementing business continuity management software is a plus.
21/03/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Business Continuity Specialist SALARY: $75k - $90K PLUS 10% BONUS LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE, 2 DAYS REMOTE Looking for a candidate to focus on all the business continuity globally (not just IT). Risk assessments, business impact, change management, audit management. You will also do planning and scheduling of business continuity exercises and disaster recovery planning crisis' managing bc/dr resumption planning The Business Continuity (BC) Specialist I supports the implementation and development of a comprehensive business continuity strategy and programs, plans, and toolsets that support response, develop resiliency, and enable recovery from events that disrupt business operations. Uses the established framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates. Supports the management and delivery of the program that addresses business recovery and emergency response management. Maintain the planning, governance, implementation, maintenance, and execution of Business Continuity components. Work with critical process leaders to ensure that policies, plans, procedures, and strategies effectively provide the recovery framework for restoration of critical processes that meet or exceed business demand. Coordinate the development and maintenance of comprehensive Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Risk Assessments, Change Management, and Audit Management program components. Provide input and integrate policies, guidelines, and controls to govern program effectiveness and alignment with industry best practices. Participate and complete Risk Assessments to identify inadequate strategies and concerns with associated remediation tactics for project sponsors. Facilitate the completion of Business Impact Analysis through survey development, roundtable discussions and best practice methodology reporting. Ensure appropriate plans, procedures and supplemental documentation is properly maintained and readily available. Plan and schedule all Business Continuity exercises. Coordinate ongoing Business Continuity awareness and training sessions that reinforce familiarity with roles/responsibilities and plan procedures. Analyze weekly and monthly metrics, benchmark milestones, and program progress to the Business Continuity sponsors and leadership. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree Minimum of 2 years practical experience in Business Continuity regarding the development of plans, procedures, strategies, risk assessments, business impact analysis, audit reviews, and exercise facilitation is required. Experience in Business Resumption Planning, Crisis Management Planning, Incident Response Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Plan Exercising/Testing, Conducting BIAs. Experience in performing BC audits or in managing and coordinating the response to a major, unplanned disruptive event that required activation of the BC/DR/Incident or Crisis Management Plans. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proven competency in the timely management and execution of large projects. Administrator level skill with Emergency Notification Systems and similar planning applications. Good strategic, problem solving, and analytical skills. Strong communication skills; presentation, verbal and written. Ability to collaborate with others to develop an emergency plan. Strong knowledge of technology and business concepts, life cycles and processes. Hands-on experience implementing business continuity management software is a plus.
NO SPONSORSHIP Business Continuity Specialist SALARY: $75k - $90K PLUS 10% BONUS LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE, 2 DAYS REMOTE Looking for a candidate to focus on all the business continuity globally (not just IT). Risk assessments, business impact, change management, audit management. You will also do planning and scheduling of business continuity exercises and disaster recovery planning crisis' managing bc/dr resumption planning The Business Continuity (BC) Specialist I supports the implementation and development of a comprehensive business continuity strategy and programs, plans, and toolsets that support response, develop resiliency, and enable recovery from events that disrupt business operations. Uses the established framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates. Supports the management and delivery of the program that addresses business recovery and emergency response management. Maintain the planning, governance, implementation, maintenance, and execution of Business Continuity components. Work with critical process leaders to ensure that policies, plans, procedures, and strategies effectively provide the recovery framework for restoration of critical processes that meet or exceed business demand. Coordinate the development and maintenance of comprehensive Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Risk Assessments, Change Management, and Audit Management program components. Provide input and integrate policies, guidelines, and controls to govern program effectiveness and alignment with industry best practices. Participate and complete Risk Assessments to identify inadequate strategies and concerns with associated remediation tactics for project sponsors. Facilitate the completion of Business Impact Analysis through survey development, roundtable discussions and best practice methodology reporting. Ensure appropriate plans, procedures and supplemental documentation is properly maintained and readily available. Plan and schedule all Business Continuity exercises. Coordinate ongoing Business Continuity awareness and training sessions that reinforce familiarity with roles/responsibilities and plan procedures. Analyze weekly and monthly metrics, benchmark milestones, and program progress to the Business Continuity sponsors and leadership. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree Minimum of 2 years practical experience in Business Continuity regarding the development of plans, procedures, strategies, risk assessments, business impact analysis, audit reviews, and exercise facilitation is required. Experience in Business Resumption Planning, Crisis Management Planning, Incident Response Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Plan Exercising/Testing, Conducting BIAs. Experience in performing BC audits or in managing and coordinating the response to a major, unplanned disruptive event that required activation of the BC/DR/Incident or Crisis Management Plans. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proven competency in the timely management and execution of large projects. Administrator level skill with Emergency Notification Systems and similar planning applications. Good strategic, problem solving, and analytical skills. Strong communication skills; presentation, verbal and written. Ability to collaborate with others to develop an emergency plan. Strong knowledge of technology and business concepts, life cycles and processes. Hands-on experience implementing business continuity management software is a plus.
21/03/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Business Continuity Specialist SALARY: $75k - $90K PLUS 10% BONUS LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE, 2 DAYS REMOTE Looking for a candidate to focus on all the business continuity globally (not just IT). Risk assessments, business impact, change management, audit management. You will also do planning and scheduling of business continuity exercises and disaster recovery planning crisis' managing bc/dr resumption planning The Business Continuity (BC) Specialist I supports the implementation and development of a comprehensive business continuity strategy and programs, plans, and toolsets that support response, develop resiliency, and enable recovery from events that disrupt business operations. Uses the established framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates. Supports the management and delivery of the program that addresses business recovery and emergency response management. Maintain the planning, governance, implementation, maintenance, and execution of Business Continuity components. Work with critical process leaders to ensure that policies, plans, procedures, and strategies effectively provide the recovery framework for restoration of critical processes that meet or exceed business demand. Coordinate the development and maintenance of comprehensive Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Risk Assessments, Change Management, and Audit Management program components. Provide input and integrate policies, guidelines, and controls to govern program effectiveness and alignment with industry best practices. Participate and complete Risk Assessments to identify inadequate strategies and concerns with associated remediation tactics for project sponsors. Facilitate the completion of Business Impact Analysis through survey development, roundtable discussions and best practice methodology reporting. Ensure appropriate plans, procedures and supplemental documentation is properly maintained and readily available. Plan and schedule all Business Continuity exercises. Coordinate ongoing Business Continuity awareness and training sessions that reinforce familiarity with roles/responsibilities and plan procedures. Analyze weekly and monthly metrics, benchmark milestones, and program progress to the Business Continuity sponsors and leadership. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree Minimum of 2 years practical experience in Business Continuity regarding the development of plans, procedures, strategies, risk assessments, business impact analysis, audit reviews, and exercise facilitation is required. Experience in Business Resumption Planning, Crisis Management Planning, Incident Response Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Plan Exercising/Testing, Conducting BIAs. Experience in performing BC audits or in managing and coordinating the response to a major, unplanned disruptive event that required activation of the BC/DR/Incident or Crisis Management Plans. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proven competency in the timely management and execution of large projects. Administrator level skill with Emergency Notification Systems and similar planning applications. Good strategic, problem solving, and analytical skills. Strong communication skills; presentation, verbal and written. Ability to collaborate with others to develop an emergency plan. Strong knowledge of technology and business concepts, life cycles and processes. Hands-on experience implementing business continuity management software is a plus.