Black Fox · 1 month ago
Senior Business Continuity Manager
Black Fox is a certified ISO firm recognized for its excellence in managing professional services across various sectors. The Senior Business Continuity Manager will lead the design and execution of the Business Continuity Management System, ensuring organizational resilience and compliance with ISO standards.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and improve the ISO 22301 compliant Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). Lead internal and external audits related to BC/DR certifications
Conduct periodic BIAs to identify critical business processes, Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs)
Perform risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities that could impact organizational operations
Design, implement, and support business continuity and crisis management plans. Ensure plans are documented, accessible, and actionable
Plan and execute table-top exercises and full-scale drills to validate the effectiveness of continuity plans
Serve as a key leader during disruptive events, facilitating the Crisis Management Team (CMT) and coordinating response efforts
Assist with training/mentoring other staff on continuity roles and responsibilities
Develop and maintain business continuity administration procedures and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field
10+ years of combined experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis management
Experience implementing or managing ISO 22301 standards
Advanced knowledge of ISO 22301:2019 standards and implementation
In-depth knowledge of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) methodologies
In-depth knowledge of Risk Management frameworks
Solid working knowledge of Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and its integration with Business Continuity
Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for continuity plans
Solid working knowledge of technical requirements for Disaster Recovery
Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of Windows Servers and Cloud environments (Azure/AWS) as they relate to recovery strategies
Able to be trusted with sensitive information
Experienced at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to conduct research into issues and topics as assigned
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new things quickly
Highly self-motivated and directed
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Preferred
Certification in Business Continuity (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer)
Experience with government contracting or IT services environments