Sr. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consultant (ISO 22301)

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 Show more Show less