Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Engineer

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Engineer to work onsite in Woodlawn, MD five days a week.

***This position requires onsite work in Woodlawn, MD five days a week.***

Job Description:

• Conduct Risk Assessments and Business Impact Analysis Reviews to identify potential threats, weaknesses and vulnerabilities to IT systems and data.
• Oversee and conduct Business Impact assessments across the organization and gather information and provide recommendations to mitigate issues or weaknesses identified.
• Continuously review and provide recommendations for improving Disaster Recovery strategies.
• Work with IT Systems Engineers and SMES to ensure Disaster Recovery procedures remain effective and updated and maintained.
• Ensure that disaster recovery practices comply with relevant industry regulations, standards, and organizational policies.
• Research and provide recommendations for implementing best practices in Business Continuity and operational resilience.
• Provide assistance if needed in developing and reviewing policies, practices and procedures pertaining to Business Continuity management and operational resilience.

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS ( Basic Qualifications )

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or related field. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 10 years of experience in Disaster Recovery Planning/Business Continuity.
• 8 years of experience conducting Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessments.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and Disaster Recovery processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Knowledge of both on-prem and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of backup strategies and data restoration processes, including the management of backups and restores in multi-regional enterprise environments.
• Strong ability in the development of recommendations for strategy formulation.
• Excellent organizational and management abilities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to inspire, and lead.
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance on Disaster Recovery planning, training, and awareness, as well as compliance and documentation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills):

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Knowledge and experience with Data Center Engineering and Operations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Disaster Recovery Certified Specialist (DRCS), DRII Certified Business Continuity Professional).
• Previous experience working in a Health IT organization/agency.
• Prior Federal government experience.

Original Posting:
May 6, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.