1 to 25 of 44 Contract Disaster Recovery Jobs in the UK excluding London

Operational resilience, Business, Continuity, Service Continuity, Disaster Recovery Leading UK business based in London Up to £750 per day (Umbrella engagement) 1 day per week on site Our client, a successful and well known UK business is looking to hire an Operational Resilience, Business Continuity (Disaster Recovery specialist). The successful candidate will be responsible for … developing and executing an IT disaster recovery (including risk management strategy) for enterprise infrastructure. You will also plan for ongoing maintenance. You will also ensure our clients IT infrastructure and services remain resilient and recoverable in the event of disruption. In depth expertise in ITIL frameworks is essential. Previous experience in disaster recovery planning and risk … essential. The ability to work closely with business, technical and vendor stakeholders. Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source. General responsibilities: - Define/maintain IT disaster recovery framework ensuring alignment with business continuity objectives. Conduct risk assessments of existing infrastructure services enabling identification of mitigation strategies. Develop and document disaster recovery plans More ❯

Robert Half have partnered with a Healthcare Manufacture to recruit for a Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead and enhance our organisation's resilience strategy. This role will focus on planning, developing, and executing robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes within a complex Azure-based environment. Responsibilities: Lead the planning and development of DR and BC … testing services, ensuring structured and repeatable processes. Collaborate with operations teams to align recovery strategies with business requirements. Identify and address gaps impacting DR/BC readiness, documenting improvements. Coordinate and manage DR and BC test schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications. Maintain and improve DR/BC documentation, including runbooks, recovery plans, test frameworks, and impact analyses. Facilitate … year's experience in IT infrastructure, DR coordination, or business continuity. Strong background in planning and service development, not just execution. Solid understanding of backup, replication, failover, and recovery technologies. Hands-on experience with DR/BC tools such as Zerto, Veeam, Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, ServiceNow. Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL and ISO 22301. Excellent communication and More ❯

database performance, indexing, and query efficiency Identify and resolve potential risks or vulnerabilities in the current setup Recommend and implement upgrades or patches where necessary Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations are in place Document findings and provide clear recommendations for long-term improvements Collaborate with UK-based stakeholders and offshore teams (Romania) Support knowledge transfer and … for future permanent hire Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimisation Experience with backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning Ability to conduct system audits and produce actionable recommendations Comfortable working independently and remotely Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement Experience in More ❯

workloads. Install and configure storage systems (SAN, NAS, or cloud-based storage). Integrate storage with underlying infrastructure (VMs, networking, compute). Performance & Optimization: Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery capabilities. Optimize storage performance for containerized workloads. Implement monitoring and alerting for storage health and capacity. Compliance & Security: Align storage configurations with the bank's security and … EMC, IBM, or cloud storage solutions). Strong knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel). Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized environments. Understanding of backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies. Excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skills. Certifications in storage technologies or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) preferred. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and More ❯

workloads. Install and configure storage systems (SAN, NAS, or cloud-based storage). Integrate storage with underlying infrastructure (VMs, networking, compute). Performance & Optimization: Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery capabilities. Optimize storage performance for containerized workloads. Implement monitoring and alerting for storage health and capacity. Compliance & Security: Align storage configurations with the bank's security and … EMC, IBM, or cloud storage solutions). Strong knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel). Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized environments. Understanding of backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies. Excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skills. Certifications in storage technologies or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) preferred. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and More ❯

and networking layers. . Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. . Performance & Optimization: . Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements. . Implement high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies. . Compliance & Security: . Ensure storage configurations align with the security and regulatory standards. . Implement encryption, access controls, and data protection measures. . Governance & Documentation … of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. . Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). . Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies. . Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimization skills. . Certifications in storage technologies or cloud platforms preferred. All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to More ❯

support VMware environments (ESXi hosts and vCenter). Oversee Windows Server environments (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP). Manage Veeam backup and replication systems for business continuity and disaster recovery. Provide 2nd/3rd line infrastructure support to resolve technical issues promptly. Implement system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes following best practices. Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations … and procedures. Participate in IT projects and contribute to infrastructure planning and strategy. Ensure compliance with IT security standards and policies. Maintain high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Proven experience in a similar IT Infrastructure Engineer or Systems Administrator role. Strong hands-on experience with: VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter Veeam Backup & Replication More ❯

and other tools to streamline operations. Support business-critical apps such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint and cloud SaaS. Manage application deployments, upgrades, testing and troubleshooting. Support backup, disaster recovery and device recovery processes. Produce documentation, knowledge articles and training materials. What You Bring You'll have strong hands-on experience in complex end user environments More ❯

vCenter/VMware ESXi/vSAN Nessus/Tenable SQL/MariaDB CheckMK, Jira, Syslog management Patch management (WSUS etc.) AD/LDAP/PAM Backup/restore solutions Disaster recovery and service continuity ISO 27001/Cyber Essentials More ❯

Desirable Skills Previous involvement in Defence, Aerospace, or Government sector projects Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, DPM) Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and secure enclave architectures Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud More ❯

Desirable Skills Previous involvement in Defence, Aerospace, or Government sector projects Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, DPM) Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and secure enclave architectures Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud More ❯

Desirable Skills Previous involvement in Defence, Aerospace, or Government sector projects Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, DPM) Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and secure enclave architectures Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud More ❯

to-date through professional development. Make recommendations on new tools, technologies and techniques that can be adopted by the team. Participate in regular exercises to test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Human Resources Line manage (if applicable) in line with appropriate policies, procedures, working practices and guidelines, ensuring all resources are deployed to maximise an efficient and More ❯

issues, and apply patches and updates. Work closely with security teams to maintain compliance with global banking standards. Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools. Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Windows Server Engineer in enterprise-scale environments. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Hyper-V, and Windows clustering. Experience More ❯

AD/LDAP (IDM and PAM) Syslog management Cisco Networking (LAN and WAN) Satellite Powershell automation and scripting VMExplorer Backup and Restores ISO 27001 and cyber essentials McAfee SIEM Disaster recovery and service continuity More ❯

in Networking, Cloud & Hosting, Domain Services, Server OS, Storage, Virtualisation, Databases, Endpoint Protection, and Microsoft 365. Proficient in cloud-based mail archiving (Mimecast). In-depth knowledge of Backup & Recovery solutions for hybrid environments. Advanced understanding of Cloud Infrastructure (Azure). Skilled in solutions including Exchange, SQL Server, and SharePoint. Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical … audiences. Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities. Solid understanding of vendor licensing models. Experienced in disaster recovery planning, simulation, and execution. Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines. More ❯

in Networking, Cloud & Hosting, Domain Services, Server OS, Storage, Virtualisation, Databases, Endpoint Protection, and Microsoft 365. Proficient in cloud-based mail archiving (Mimecast). In-depth knowledge of Backup & Recovery solutions for hybrid environments. Advanced understanding of Cloud Infrastructure (Azure). Skilled in solutions including Exchange, SQL Server, and SharePoint. Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical … audiences. Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities. Solid understanding of vendor licensing models. Experienced in disaster recovery planning, simulation, and execution. Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines. More ❯

troubleshoot issues, and provide root cause analysis. Collaborate with security and compliance teams to meet global banking standards. Automate operational tasks using shell scripting and other tools. Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Unix/Linux Administrator in enterprise-scale environments. Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar More ❯

VMware ecosystem components including NSX, vSAN, DRS, backup tooling, performance monitoring, and lifecycle management. Maintain accurate documentation aligned with government, audit, and security requirements. Contribute to resilience, continuity, and disaster-recovery strategies. Required Qualifications 7+ years of VMware engineering experience in enterprise or government environments. Deep expertise with vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, VM lifecycle operations, and VMware best practices. More ❯

across the business and ensuring customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Own and resolve high priority incidents where outages impact business continuity or customer trading. Perform data restoration as part of disaster recovery processes to restore business operations. Provide out of hours on-call support for issues that cannot be addressed during trading hours, including overnight engineering work. Collaborate with More ❯

Ability to author, maintain, and review technical knowledge articles and support documentation to maximise first- and second-line fix rates. Familiarity with IT compliance standards, business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), and industry best practices. Must be available on a temporary basis Don't miss out apply today Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received we More ❯

Ability to author, maintain, and review technical knowledge articles and support documentation to maximise first- and second-line fix rates. Familiarity with IT compliance standards, business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), and industry best practices. Must be available on a temporary basis Don't miss out apply today!! Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received we More ❯

service from a complex application systems landscape, dealing with significant risks across systems integration, data migration to SaaS services; An understanding of the importance of Business continuity planning and disaster recovery principles in service onboarding and transition. Significant experience of working across a complex IT organisation, leading, coaching and developing IT programme and project managers and other technical More ❯

instance strategy, environment strategy, upgrade/migration plans. Support presales/proposal efforts by scoping, estimating, and designing reference architectures. Participate in operational considerations: performance tuning, capacity planning, availability, disaster recovery, security compliance. Stay up to date with new ServiceNow features, modules, trends (e.g., AI/ML, data fabric, Now Assist), assess applicability, and recommend adoption where relevant More ❯

who can take ownership of infrastructure, security, and support across a varied client estate. If you’re comfortable with Microsoft environments, proactive about automation, and solid in backup and disaster recovery please apply now for more details. What You’ll Be Doing: Infrastructure & Microsoft Stack Manage Entra ID, SSO, Azure, VMs, domain controllers, file servers, RDS. Patch management More ❯