{"id":102300,"date":"2026-07-17T12:53:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/it-disaster-recovery-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:53:20","slug":"it-disaster-recovery-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/it-disaster-recovery-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Disaster Recovery Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"IT Disaster Recovery Specialist\", \"description\": \"This role provides technical leadership in designing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise disaster recovery capabilities across WVI\u2019s global technology environment. The\\nIT Disaster Recovery Specialist\\nensures that critical systems, cloud platforms, and applications are resilient and recoverable, aligned to defined RTO and RPO targets. The role drives adoption of DR frameworks, testing programmes, and recovery practices to minimize business disruption and strengthen organisational resilience.\\nQUALIFICATIONS:\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field \u2022 ITIL Foundation minimum; ITIL Intermediate or ITIL 4 Managing Professional is an advantage\\nRelevant certifications in cloud platforms Azure, AWS or disaster recovery \/ business continuity e.g., DRII, CBCI are desirable\\n5+ years\u2019 experience in IT Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure Operations, or Business Continuity roles\\nProven experience designing and implementing enterprise disaster recovery strategies across cloud Azure\/AWS, hybrid, and on-prem environments\\nHands-on experience with DR technologies e.g., Azure Site Recovery, AWS DR patterns, backup\/replication tools\\nExperience defining and operationalizing RTO \/ RPO for critical services\\nExperience leading DR testing failover, tabletop, live recovery drills and recovery execution\\nExposure to hybrid environments cloud + on-prem infrastructure\\nExperience integrating DR with ITSM processes Incident, Major Incident, Change, Problem Management.\\nThis position is eligible for\\nRemote or Hybrid-Work based dependent on the country of hire. It involves continuous collaboration with global teams across various time zones. The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally if needed.\\nTechnical & Functional Skills\\nStrong understanding of disaster recovery frameworks and standards e.g., ITIL, ISO 22301, NIST\\nExperience designing DR architectures including failover, geo-redundancy, and backup strategies\\nKnowledge of infrastructure resilience across compute, storage, network, and identity layers\\nExperience with automation and\u00a0infrastructure-as-code\u00a0e.g., Terraform for repeatable recovery environments\\nFamiliarity with cybersecurity incident response and ransomware recovery integration\\nExperience with dashboards, reporting, and DR readiness tracking\\nCore Competencies:\\nStrong analytical thinking with ability to assess recovery risk and design mitigation strategies\\nStructured, process-driven mindset with focus on governance, documentation, and audit readiness\\nStrong collaboration across infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams\\nAbility to lead calmly and decisively during incident recovery scenarios\\nContinuous improvement mindset with focus on resilience, readiness, and operational maturity\\nCustomer-focused approach, ensuring minimal business disruption and reliable service recovery\\nCONTINUATION OF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:\\nDR Strategy, Framework & Governance\\nDefine and maintain enterprise DR policies, standards, and governance framework\\nEstablish and refine RTO\/RPO targets aligned to business criticality\\nEnsure DR documentation is audit-ready and integrated with ITSM processes\\nAlign DR practices with business continuity strategy\\nDR Architecture & Implementation\\nDesign DR solutions across cloud Azure\/AWS, hybrid, and on-prem environments\\nImplement failover, geo-redundancy, and backup strategies\\nEmbed DR requirements into solution architecture and project delivery\\nEvaluate DR tools and vendor capabilities.\\nTesting, Exercising & Validation This includes but not limited to the following:\\nPlan and execute DR drills, failover tests, and tabletop exercises\\nValidate RTO\/RPO compliance for critical systems\\nDocument outcomes and track remediation actions\\nDrive continuous improvement based on test results.\\nIncident Recovery & Coordination\\nAct as technical authority during major incidents and recovery scenarios\\nCoordinate recovery across infrastructure, cloud, and application teams\\nMaintain DR runbooks and recovery playbooks\\nSupport PIR and integrate lessons learned.\\nStakeholder Enablement & Reporting\\nTrain teams on DR practices and readiness\\nEngage business stakeholders on recovery requirements\\nMaintain DR dashboards and reporting\\nCollaborate with security, cloud, and platform teams.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-16\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"World Vision Kenya\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-30T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> World Vision Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-30<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>This role provides technical leadership in designing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise disaster recovery capabilities across WVI\u2019s global technology environment. The<br \/>IT Disaster Recovery Specialist<br \/>ensures that critical systems, cloud platforms, and applications are resilient and recoverable, aligned to defined RTO and RPO targets. The role drives adoption of DR frameworks, testing programmes, and recovery practices to minimize business disruption and strengthen organisational resilience.<br \/>QUALIFICATIONS:<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field \u2022 ITIL Foundation minimum; ITIL Intermediate or ITIL 4 Managing Professional is an advantage<br \/>Relevant certifications in cloud platforms Azure, AWS or disaster recovery \/ business continuity e.g., DRII, CBCI are desirable<br \/>5+ years\u2019 experience in IT Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure Operations, or Business Continuity roles<br \/>Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise disaster recovery strategies across cloud Azure\/AWS, hybrid, and on-prem environments<br \/>Hands-on experience with DR technologies e.g., Azure Site Recovery, AWS DR patterns, backup\/replication tools<br \/>Experience defining and operationalizing RTO \/ RPO for critical services<br \/>Experience leading DR testing failover, tabletop, live recovery drills and recovery execution<br \/>Exposure to hybrid environments cloud + on-prem infrastructure<br \/>Experience integrating DR with ITSM processes Incident, Major Incident, Change, Problem Management.<br \/>This position is eligible for<br \/>Remote or Hybrid-Work based dependent on the country of hire. It involves continuous collaboration with global teams across various time zones. The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally if needed.<br \/>Technical &#038; Functional Skills<br \/>Strong understanding of disaster recovery frameworks and standards e.g., ITIL, ISO 22301, NIST<br \/>Experience designing DR architectures including failover, geo-redundancy, and backup strategies<br \/>Knowledge of infrastructure resilience across compute, storage, network, and identity layers<br \/>Experience with automation and\u00a0infrastructure-as-code\u00a0e.g., Terraform for repeatable recovery environments<br \/>Familiarity with cybersecurity incident response and ransomware recovery integration<br \/>Experience with dashboards, reporting, and DR readiness tracking<br \/>Core Competencies:<br \/>Strong analytical thinking with ability to assess recovery risk and design mitigation strategies<br \/>Structured, process-driven mindset with focus on governance, documentation, and audit readiness<br \/>Strong collaboration across infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams<br \/>Ability to lead calmly and decisively during incident recovery scenarios<br \/>Continuous improvement mindset with focus on resilience, readiness, and operational maturity<br \/>Customer-focused approach, ensuring minimal business disruption and reliable service recovery<br \/>CONTINUATION OF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:<br \/>DR Strategy, Framework &#038; Governance<br \/>Define and maintain enterprise DR policies, standards, and governance framework<br \/>Establish and refine RTO\/RPO targets aligned to business criticality<br \/>Ensure DR documentation is audit-ready and integrated with ITSM processes<br \/>Align DR practices with business continuity strategy<br \/>DR Architecture &#038; Implementation<br \/>Design DR solutions across cloud Azure\/AWS, hybrid, and on-prem environments<br \/>Implement failover, geo-redundancy, and backup strategies<br \/>Embed DR requirements into solution architecture and project delivery<br \/>Evaluate DR tools and vendor capabilities.<br \/>Testing, Exercising &#038; Validation This includes but not limited to the following:<br \/>Plan and execute DR drills, failover tests, and tabletop exercises<br \/>Validate RTO\/RPO compliance for critical systems<br \/>Document outcomes and track remediation actions<br \/>Drive continuous improvement based on test results.<br \/>Incident Recovery &#038; Coordination<br \/>Act as technical authority during major incidents and recovery scenarios<br \/>Coordinate recovery across infrastructure, cloud, and application teams<br \/>Maintain DR runbooks and recovery playbooks<br \/>Support PIR and integrate lessons learned.<br \/>Stakeholder Enablement &#038; Reporting<br \/>Train teams on DR practices and readiness<br \/>Engage business stakeholders on recovery requirements<br \/>Maintain DR dashboards and reporting<br \/>Collaborate with security, cloud, and platform teams.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1280429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-30 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: World Vision Kenya Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-30 Job Description This role provides technical leadership in designing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise disaster recovery capabilities across WVI\u2019s global technology environment. 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