Sr. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consultant

We are seeking a Senior Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and certification of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) in alignment with ISO 22301.

This role requires hands-on experience across BCMS implementation, disaster recovery (IT), crisis management, and regulatory compliance within Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

1. BCMS Implementation & ISO 22301 Compliance

• Lead end-to-end BCMS implementation aligned with ISO 22301
• Conduct gap assessments and maturity evaluations
• Develop BC policies, frameworks, and procedures
• Support certification readiness and audit processes

2. Business Impact Analysis & Risk Assessment

• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) across business units
• Identify critical processes, dependencies, and recovery priorities
• Perform risk assessments aligned with enterprise risk frameworks

3. Disaster Recovery Planning (IT Focus)

• Design and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies
• Define RTO, RPO, and recovery architectures
• Coordinate with IT teams on backup, replication, and failover solutions
• Ensure alignment between BC and IT DR plans

4. Strategy & Governance

• Develop BC strategies and roadmaps
• Establish governance structures and roles
• Define crisis management and incident response frameworks

5. Testing & Exercising

• Plan and conduct BC/DR exercises (tabletop, simulations, technical tests)
• Evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

6. Awareness & Training

• Deliver workshops and awareness sessions
• Train stakeholders on BC/DR procedures and crisis response

7. Regulatory Compliance (Saudi Arabia)

• Ensure alignment with DGA, SAMA, and national frameworks
• Support compliance with NCA, ISO 27001, ITIL, and COBIT standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 4–10 years of experience in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Proven hands-on experience implementing ISO 22301
• Experience in consulting/advisory roles is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, and DR technologies

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (MANDATORY)
• CBCP or equivalent
• CDRE or equivalent
• ISO 31000 or other risk certifications
• Cybersecurity and/or cloud certifications are a plus