23 of 23 Disaster Recovery Jobs in the West Midlands

pension + private healthcareOur trusted client, a leading financial services organisation , is hiring an IT Business Continuity Manager to help define and deliver the IT Service Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategy across the Group’s complex, multi-site IT estate.This is a key role ensuring the organisation’s systems remain resilient, secure, and compliant , enabling rapid and effective … global digital transformation journey . The Role You’ll work closely with the Head of IT Service Continuity to: Define, deliver, and embed the Group-wide IT Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategy and policy. Design, maintain, and test IT Service Continuity and DR plans aligned to business needs and regulatory standards. Lead and coordinate responses to major incidents … ensuring minimal impact and swift recovery. Partner with Architecture and Service Design teams to ensure resilience is built into all new and existing services. Plan and deliver regular disaster recovery simulations and training to strengthen operational resilience. Provide expert advice at CAB and TDA forums to ensure compliance with DR and continuity standards. Produce management reports and dashboards More ❯

and software. Ensure systems run smoothly through testing, troubleshooting, and performance improvements. WAN Infrastructure & Security Maintain reliable WAN connectivity across all sites. Implement security measures and proactively address vulnerabilities. Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup procedures. Regularly test Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) across sites. More ❯

be part of a team supporting and maintaining an IT service management tool (ServiceNow) for a large organisation. This role requires hands-on experience with database administration, optimization, and disaster recovery planning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database stability, security, and performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and system efficiency. … customers. Candidate must be eligible to undergo security clearance (DV). Key Responsibilities: Database Administration & Maintenance: Provide technical support for MariaDB (MySQL) databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement regular database backups to allow for efficient data recovery in the event of system failures. Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Track system performance and identify bottlenecks affecting … performance assessment. You will have: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) Expertise in MariaDB or other relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server). Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies for databases. Knowledge of database tuning, indexing, and query optimization. Understanding of networking protocols relevant to databases (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing). Familiarity with More ❯

be doing: Administering, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server databases as a SQL Database Administrator Supporting Azure PaaS databases, including Azure SQL and Managed Instances Managing backups, restores, and recovery models Implementing and maintaining High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions Troubleshooting database connection issues, including server firewall, proxy, and networking challenges Performing performance tuning and … with Azure SQL Data Warehouse and ETL/data pipelines (ADF) Proficiency in Database Access Management Expertise in SQL Server Administration, Performance Tuning & Optimisation Experience with backups, restores, and recovery models Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions Ability to support Azure PaaS databases (Azure SQL, Managed Instances) SQL data migration experience Strong troubleshooting More ❯

compliance with change management and security processes. Act as technical authority and product owner for selected infrastructure components. Support project delivery through high-level designs and architecture reviews. Drive disaster recovery planning and testing. Promote infrastructure automation and continuous improvement. Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering best practices. Skills & Experience Deep understanding of network infrastructure and secure configuration. … such as: Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 suite, Exchange Online, Teams Admin. Networking (VLANs, VPNs, routing), firewalls, SD-WAN. Integration platforms and virtualisation technologies. Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation. Proficient in change and incident management processes. Logical, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Ability to work More ❯

Requirements of the IT Database and Web Platform Engineer: Proven experience administering and supporting Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, and web infrastructure. Strong understanding of SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery technologies (Always-On, Mirroring, Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping). Experience with web farm environments and load balancing, ideally with F5 BigIP. Hands-on experience managing and optimising … platform environments across on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Deliver reliable third-line support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis for critical systems. Oversee system performance monitoring, capacity planning, and disaster recovery configurations. Support code releases, upgrades, and migrations to Azure PaaS and related services. Collaborate with global teams to enhance security, resilience, and performance of IT systems. Contribute More ❯

ensuring efficiency and scalability. Manage licensing costs and database system budgets effectively. Performance, Security & Resilience Guarantee database availability, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards Maintain robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans. Ensure adherence to ISO27001 and internal governance frameworks. Automation & Infrastructure as Code Drive automation and CI/CD integration for database and schema … thinker with a passion for innovation, automation, and data integrity. Expertise in relational and non relational databases, including performance tuning and optimisation. Solid understanding of database security, modelling, and recovery practices. Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Technical Environment Experience with some of the following would be highly beneficial: Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle MySQL, ElasticSearch Cloud Platforms: AWS More ❯

Configure, migrate, and maintain Exchange Online environments. Deploy and manage Microsoft SQL Server instances. Work with virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. Configure and deploy Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for disaster recovery solutions. Implement and support Mimecast email security solutions. Deploy and manage Veeam for backup, replication, and disaster recovery. Create and manage scripts More ❯

teams to ensure compliance and alignment with security and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities Test complex backup and restoration processes: Backup and restore data using AWS Backup , including scenarios where recovery involves automated redeployment and data restoration. Conduct disaster recovery testing, demonstrating full system recovery from archive. Perform performance testing (e.g., multi-user/concurrent user scenarios More ❯

Microsoft Hyper-V. Confident in configuring and maintaining firewalls, with a strong understanding of network security best practices and cybersecurity principles. Skilled in implementing and managing backup solutions and disaster recovery plans. Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage escalations independently and work with minimal supervision. Familiarity with ITSM frameworks, ideally with ITIL More ❯

to deliver secure, high-performing, scalable services. Lead incident and problem management , acting as an escalation point for complex issues and driving root cause analysis. Support and improve backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions across hybrid platforms. Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Terraform, or Azure Automation to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams across Modern Workplace, Networking More ❯

of IT security compliance, risk management, and adherence to global cybersecurity regulations. Proven project management experience, with the ability to lead technical initiatives. Hands-on experience with Active Directory, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity planning (BCP). In-depth knowledge of network and data centre environments. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills for repetitive tasks and small More ❯

environments. Support infrastructure standardisation and performance optimisation. Manage DNS, DHCP, and core network services. Lead SharePoint and Teams governance and data migration. Enhance endpoint security and oversee backup and disaster recovery. Provide end-user support and training, ensuring ITIL-aligned service delivery. Maintain compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Skills & Experience: Advanced Microsoft 365 expertise (Exchange Online More ❯

and maintain hybrid file storage using Azure File Sync, DFS, and Azure Storage Lead on incident escalations and problem management, driving root cause analysis and long-term solutions Support disaster recovery and backup processes, ensuring recoverability across cloud and on-prem environments Implement and maintain security and compliance controls across infrastructure platforms Automate repetitive processes using PowerShell, Terraform More ❯

Exchange. Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Knowledge of firewalls, routers, and switches. Experience with remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools. Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive and customer-focused approach. Flexible to attend match More ❯

delivery infrastructure, results platform. Microsoft Intune (device management) and Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of cloud and endpoint environments. Own and monitor backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes. Maintain operational standards and documentation across all IT infrastructure components. Coordinate infrastructure upgrades, patching, and capacity planning. Third-Party & Vendor Management Manage the More ❯

delivery infrastructure, results platform. Microsoft Intune (device management) and Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of cloud and endpoint environments. Own and monitor backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes. Maintain operational standards and documentation across all IT infrastructure components. Coordinate infrastructure upgrades, patching, and capacity planning. Third-Party & Vendor Management Manage the More ❯

point for regulatory or compliance inquiries. 3. Risk & Resilience Own the global information security risk register, including supply chain/vendor risk management. Lead on incident detection, response, and recovery, ensuring readiness through regular tabletop and crisis simulations. Develop and test the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). Oversee secure international data transfers … standards and adapt to regulatory change. Risk Management – proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across complex global supply chains. Incident Management – expertise in crisis leadership, communication, and recovery planning. Security Architecture – ensuring resilience and security are embedded in system and product design. Cultural Change Leadership – influencing behaviour and embedding secure practices at scale. Innovation Enablement – enabling secure More ❯

contracts to ensure system health and compliance. Cybersecurity and risk management: The role will involve supporting the adoption and management of cyber security frameworks, participating in incident response and disaster recovery planning and testing, implementing controls to maintain cyber security accreditation, and protecting the firm from cyber threats through policies, audits, training, and threat assessment. Team leadership and More ❯

and maintain data centre hardware, including switches, routers, and firewalls Monitor and troubleshoot a wide range of technologies: VPNs, Firewalls, Wireless Access Points, Application Centric Infrastructure, and more Support disaster recovery by developing and testing network failover plans Deliver exceptional technical and end-user support, responding to service tickets and calls efficiently Create and maintain clear technical documentation More ❯

and maintain data centre hardware, including switches, routers, and firewalls Monitor and troubleshoot a wide range of technologies: VPNs, Firewalls, Wireless Access Points, Application Centric Infrastructure, and more Support disaster recovery by developing and testing network failover plans Deliver exceptional technical and end-user support, responding to service tickets and calls efficiently Create and maintain clear technical documentation More ❯

delivery of new functionality, integrations, and upgrades, ensuring smooth implementation and minimal business disruption. Document system configurations, processes, and changes clearly and keep internal knowledge up to date, including disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. Monitor reporting performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data accuracy and system reliability. Provide technical and functional support across Core HR, Employee & Manager Self More ❯

from disparate sources including ERP systems, CRM platforms, and IoT devices, using both real-time pipelines and batch processing approaches. Data Security & Compliance - You can design for data privacy, disaster recovery, and backup, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies. Analytics & Reporting - You can design and implement data warehousing and data lake solutions, and apply BI and analytics More ❯