OT Continuity and Recovery Senior Specialist

Your new company
A forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where IT and OT resilience are a strategic priority. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, operational excellence, and proactive risk management. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a business that champions continuity, security, and recovery across critical infrastructure.

Your new role As the IT/OT Continuity and Recovery Senior Specialist, you'll lead the development, implementation, and validation of robust continuity and disaster recovery strategies across both IT and OT environments.

You'll be responsible for:

• Designing and maintaining a centralised IT/OT Continuity Plan and Backup Management Procedure.
• Defining and documenting RTOs and RPOs, and conducting Asset Impact Analyses.
• Leading risk assessments and ensuring compliance with standards such as NIST, NIS2, and ISO 22301.
• Planning and executing backup integrity tests and realistic recovery scenarios.
• Facilitating tabletop and live failover exercises, and reporting on continuity readiness to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align continuity efforts with business priorities.

This is a hands-on, strategic role where your expertise will directly influence the organisation's ability to withstand and recover from disruptions.

What you'll need to succeed

• 5-7 years' experience in enterprise backup, disaster recovery, or business continuity roles, ideally across both IT and OT systems.
• Strong knowledge of backup/DR platforms and OT technologies (SCADA, PLC, HMI).
• Proven experience defining RTO/RPO frameworks and conducting impact analyses.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST).
• Certifications such as CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, DRICert, or ITIL Foundation (preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for resilience and continuous improvement.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

What you'll get in return
A rewarding contract providing exposure to a high-profile client. Furthermore, a COMPETITIVE DAY RATE OUTSIDE IR35 on a 6-MONTH INITIAL TERM.Flexible working options available.

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