Sr Technology Engineer -Disaster Recovery

Requisition: 82236

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 104,600 - $ 186,000

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it's cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That's why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.
In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite - roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
3. Hybrid flexible - roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits eligible the first of the month coincident with or following your date of hire., designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The Sr Technology Engineer - Disaster Recovery Specialist is a direct report to the Technology Group Product Manager with understanding of business goals, business processes, technology expertise in planning and developing disaster recovery solutions, design and implementation.

This role is involved in the full Disaster Recovery life cycle and responsible for planning, testing oversight, and governance. DR Specialist works closely with IT SMEs, Product Managers & Business Teams to understand the business requirements that drive the design of disaster recovery solution.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all activities related to disaster recovery program, to ensure that PSEG LI is able to recover their IT systems in the event of a disaster and perform DR testing exercises.
• Planning, design, documentation and testing of disaster recovery solutions to meet business or technology requirements.
• Evaluation of existing technology solutions to determine fit for purpose for the new business or technology requirements. Recommendation of technology alternatives.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise in disaster recovery methodologies, including backup and recovery solutions, data replication, failover/failback procedures, and recovery testing.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT disaster recovery projects, including risk assessments, impact analyses, and recovery plan development.
• Maintain accurate documentation of disaster recovery plans, procedures, and test results. Prepare and present reports to senior management and stakeholders on the status of DR initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of IT disaster recovery processes and technologies.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) & Disaster Recovery Test Plan (DRT) aligned with business recovery requirements.
• Partner with leadership, subject matter experts, and management to develop detailed and comprehensive disaster recovery plans for each required application.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to IT disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Evaluates existing technology solutions and platforms and provides recommendations for improving recovery strategies by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of needed modifications.
• Review the existing IT disaster recovery architecture/design and make recommendations for improvement.
• Manage IT DR test calendar and conduct regular tests of IT systems and applications.
• Schedule and lead all DR exercises. Complete required Documentation pre/post DR exercises.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to align DR initiatives with business objectives and ensure buy-in at all levels.
• Manage recovery plans, application testing, documentation & reporting.
• Ensure recovery design meets all requirements
• Assess resilience of third-party providers.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in IT disaster recovery, with a proven track record of managing complex DR projects in on premise and cloud data centers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Strong track record of translating business outcomes, business requirements and technical requirements into technical designs for new technology solutions or enhancements Good track record of implementing technology solutions using structured methodologies such as agile (SCRUM, Kanban etc.) and waterfall.
• In-depth knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies, technologies, and best practices, including backup and recovery solutions, data replication, and failover/failback procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts: RTO, RPO, MTPD, BIA etc.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with designing DR exercises to validate RTO and RPO.
• Strong verbal written communication skills.
• Ability to foster working relationships with the team, IT Management and Client departments.
• Understanding of technology architecture, technology platforms and ability to explain technical concepts to the business users in the context of business requirements.
• Ability to define metrics that measure success of the recovery operations, in addressing business and technical requirements as well as achieving the desired outcomes.
• Working knowledge of specific area including business process configuration and execution for assigned domains.

Desired:

• Graduate degree or MBA.
• Experience with public cloud providers.
• Experience with IT Service Management activities.
• Understanding financial principles.
• Relevant certifications such as EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP), CDRE - Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer, or Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

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