IT Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Specialist, Motorola Solutions
$63.8-127.6k
+ Incentive Bonus Plans & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
More information about location
Office located in Schaumburg, IL
Communication software for public safety & enterprise
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Communication software for public safety & enterprise
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$63.8-127.6k
+ Incentive Bonus Plans & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
More information about location
Office located in Schaumburg, IL
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build and connect safety and security technologies in our never-ending pursuit to keep people safer everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Proven expertise in managing and troubleshooting enterprise-level backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity)
- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including servers (Windows, Linux), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and storage area networks (SANs)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components
- Ability to Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions
- Ability to learn and architect new technologies into existing infrastructure as they are introduced
- Ability to proactively provide written documentation to system process and designs
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines with a can-do attitude
- Ability to interface with customers and internal teams effectively
- Knowledge of compliance standards and frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR 3+ years of experience in an IT role with a focus on business continuity, disaster recovery, or system administration
What the job involves
- We're looking for an IT Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Specialist to join our team
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining our disaster recovery plans and backup solutions across multiple networks
- This role is crucial for ensuring the continuity of our IT operations in the event of a disaster. The specialist will focus on the technical aspects of disaster recovery planning (DRP), including system backups, recovery testing, and restoration procedures
- This role will also act as an IT Asset Manager, which will act as a liaison between IT, Vendors, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure departmental Hardware & Software assets are properly purchased, tracked, and utilized within the department
- DRP Development & Maintenance: Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans for critical business applications and IT infrastructure. This includes creating recovery time objectives (RTOs) and maintaining/documenting recovery point objectives (RPOs)
- Backup and Recovery Management: Oversee the daily backup operations for all IT systems, including servers, databases, and critical data. Ensure backups are successful, secure, and easily restorable
- Testing and Validation: Plan and execute regular disaster recovery tests and exercises. Document test results and identify areas for improvement in our recovery plans
- Incident Response: Lead in the incident response team during an actual disaster or outage. This includes coordinating recovery efforts, executing recovery plans, and communicating progress to stakeholders
- Technical Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of backup technologies (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Netbackup, Rubrik, etc), storage solutions, and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
- Documentation & Reporting: Create and update all documentation related to disaster recovery and backup procedures. Prepare reports on the status of backup jobs, recovery tests, and overall system resilience
- Collaboration: Partner with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business unit leaders to ensure that disaster recovery plans are aligned with business needs and compliance requirements
- IT Asset Management: Acts as the main liaison between IT, Vendors, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure departmental Hardware & Software assets are properly purchased, tracked, and utilized within the department
- IT System Administration Tasks: Handle day to day miscellaneous system administration tasks that might be required
Our take
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communication and software solutions tailored for public safety and enterprise sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes mission-critical radios, command center software and video security systems designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
The company's focus extends beyond mere hardware, as it emphasizes integrated software solutions that facilitate communication and data management. This integration of hardware and software ensures clients can respond promptly and effectively to challenges.
Looking ahead, the company is opening a new R&D center in Cork, creating 200 jobs to advance land mobile radio technology. This investment supports its growth and innovation, building on its existing Irish presence and recent acquisition of Tetra Solutions.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible work models
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and family leave
- Health care benefits
- Global wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Rotation programs
- Mentor relationships
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Employee bonuses
- Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans
Company HQ
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
Leadership
James J. O'Connor
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Motorola Solutions in 1999. Founder and Chairman of Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and 1871. They are also the Global Head of Venture Capital and Managing Director at William Blair.
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