Role Description: BC/DR Consultants are individuals who participate in a wide range of IT and storage process related consulting engagements. These projects may include risk assessment, business impact analysis (BIA), requirements definition and solution design as related to business continuity and disaster recovery. The work may also include implementing solutions including new process components, organizational structures or policies. Individuals may also participate in business case development and financial analyses.
Aligned to BC/DR (Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery) Practice.
Specific Skills & Experience Required for Role:
• Ability to participate in the analysis and design of a client BC/DR environment including existing processes and technology.
• Experience or exposure to EMC technology or significant competitor technology (HDS, IBM, Veritas, etc.)
• Experience with Disaster Recovery planning, analysis and implementation is required
• Certification in one or more Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery organizations (BCBP, DRI, etc.) is desired.
• Exposure to ITIL process implementation is a plus.
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Experience:
• 3-4 projects or at least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
o DR for Data Center management/operations
o DR for server & storage
o DR for network and applications
o Operational recovery/high availability
General Skills Required:
• Quality and efficiency focused
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology requirements
• Project Management skills including work-planning, estimating, meeting facilitation and issue resolution
• Experience with MS Project and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with process and quality management.
• Ability to manage detailed analysis of business problems and technical environments
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Personal Qualities:
• Detail Oriented
• Quality Focused
• Efficient
• Well spoken
• Flexible
• Collaborative
• Motivated
General Experience Required:
• 3-5 Years experience or a minimum of 2 completed project implementations in a project environment
• Multiple smaller projects as part of a larger program
• Experience in a Professional Services environment as a consultant is preferred.
• Experience in workflow and process design (Six Sigma Certification a plus)
• Exposure to ITIL process implementation is a plus.
Education:
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree preferred in any of the following disciplines:
o Engineering
o Computer Science
o MIS
o Other Technology or Business Fields
email scott.ripley@emc.com
