Our client has a contract opening for a Disaster Recovery Specialist (Enterprise Solutions) in Fairfax, VA. Rate is $80-85/hr on C2C, with some flexibility for the right consultant.

Role: Lead disaster recovery and business continuity efforts, including architecture for critical facilities such as 911 and backup sites. Assess current-state DR (RTO/RPO, plans, risks), define target-state architectures, and communicate technical risks and options to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead DR and business continuity initiatives for critical facilities
Assess current state (RTO/RPO, DR plans, risks) and define target-state DR architectures
Shape secure remote access and perimeter defense patterns with security and network teams
Improve Active Directory and identity architecture and define RACI for core services
Guide network segmentation and retirement of legacy network overlays
Improve observability across application, database, and infrastructure teams for early detection and faster recovery
Translate technical risks into clear language for the CIO and senior stakeholders

Disaster Recovery Specialist

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