Description
CrowdStrike, Inc.Full time
R24760
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed — we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
CrowdStrike's Information Technology (IT) Organization is seeking a skilled and collaborative Sr. Disaster Recovery & Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for developing, communicating, and maintaining enterprise-wide disaster recovery (DR) strategies and plans that ensure the resilience of our IT infrastructure and operations in the event of disaster or disruption. You'll work cross-functionally with IT service owners, Business Resilience partners, and other key stakeholders to implement effective technical recovery solutions and build a culture of preparedness. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation along with the ability to clearly translate DR concepts for technical and non-technical audiences alike.
The IT DR specialist will report directly to the Manager, IT Disaster Recovery and help in leading the dynamic IT Disaster Recovery team consisting of representatives from each IT functional area.
What You'll Do:
Strategy & Planning
Implement and manage the enterprise-wide DR strategy for IT systems in collaboration with business continuity teams.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Business Resilience, GRC, and Application Owners to ensure alignment of disaster recovery capabilities with broader business continuity goals.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and technical recovery procedures to minimize the impact of IT disruptions on business operations.
Act as a DR subject matter expert, translating technical recovery plans into clear business impact narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
Testing & Validation
Lead and coordinate frequent and rigorous disaster recovery tests to validate the effectiveness of recovery plans and existing architectures.
Facilitate DR tabletop exercises and joint simulations with business and IT stakeholders, including after-action reporting and remediation tracking.
Monitor and report on the status of disaster recovery activities, including recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs), to senior management.
Technical Implementation
Design and implement robust backup and recovery solutions for critical data, systems, and applications.
Enforce backup and recovery standards to ensure data integrity and availability in the event of a disaster.
Collaborate with service owners to integrate IT DR considerations and enhance application architectures for on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, GCP).
Manage the IT assets system of record, ensuring accurate documentation of all IT assets and their criticality tiering.
Response & Crisis Support
Respond promptly to disaster events, coordinate recovery efforts, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and minimal business disruption.
Support incident response teams during active disruptions by advising on recovery timelines, alternate paths, and escalation planning.
Training, Awareness & Vendor Engagement
Provide training and awareness programs to educate IT staff on disaster recovery best practices and procedures.
Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, service providers, and partners to support disaster recovery efforts.
IT Compliance and Governance
Provide oversight and management of IT policies, procedures, and standards.
Offer support for appropriate management of IT frameworks and governance.
Ensure all IT stakeholders comply with applicable governance documentation.
What You'll Need:
Strong technical understanding of infrastructure and cloud recovery, 3-5+ years of DR experience, with the ability to communicate this knowledge effectively to both technical and business audiences.
Experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure, or cloud architecture, ideally with hands-on recovery implementations.
Comfortable bridging technical recovery strategies with business impact considerations.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), including designing resilient architecture and implementing disaster recovery solutions.
Proficiency in automation and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to enhance recovery processes and testing
Deep knowledge of backup and replication technologies (e.g., Commvault, Veeam, Zerto).
Certifications in both technical (e.g., AWS Architect, Azure, CISSP) and business continuity domains (e.g., CBCP, MBCI) are valued.
Proven ability to work independently with efficiency, flexibility, and speed.
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to communicate concepts to technical as well as non-technical audiences.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including experience developing and delivering briefings to top management.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills.
Ability to work nights and weekends during crisis events.
Bonus Points:
Experience with supporting crisis management events (public or private sector).
Familiarity with the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
Technology sector experience, particularly Cloud native.
Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau) and Business Continuity software.
Knowledge and experience of ISO27001 certification maintenance and/or implementation, and application of or detailed knowledge of ISO22301.
Certification in one or more business continuity, risk, or resilience disciplines (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, BCCE, CISSP).
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-29-2025PI279257791