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

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 9,800 to 17,640 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-08
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sr-business-continuity-disaster-recovery-consultant-iso-22301-at-nozom-4477133899?_l=en

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## Description

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

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## Requirements

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

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