Black Fox
Senior Business Continuity Manager
Join to apply for the Senior Business Continuity Manager role at Black Fox. Black Fox is a certified ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22301:2019 firm with extensive experience delivering professional services to public, private, education institutions, and nonprofit organizations worldwide.
Black has received recognition including the 2021 University of Connecticut School of Business Veteran Impact Award, the 2022 Department of Labor HIREVet Medallion Gold Award, and the 3 Small Business Administration Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year Award.
Scope of Work The Senior Business Continuity Manager leads the design, development, maintenance, and execution of the organization’s Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). The role is critical in maintaining ISO 22301:2019 certification and ensuring organizational resilience by overseeing enterprise-wide continuity strategy to maintain or rapidly restore critical business functions during disruptions.
Responsibilities
Program Management: Maintain and improve the ISO 22301-compliant BCMS and lead internal and external audits related to BC/DR certifications.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Conduct periodic BIAs to identify critical business processes, Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities that could impact operations.
Plan Development: Design, implement, and support business continuity and crisis management plans and ensure plans are documented, accessible, and actionable.
Testing & Exercising: Plan and execute table-top exercises and full-scale drills to validate plan effectiveness.
Incident Management: Serve as a key leader during disruptive events, facilitate the Crisis Management Team (CMT), and coordinate response efforts.
Training & Awareness: Assist with training and mentoring other staff on continuity roles and responsibilities.
Documentation: Develop and maintain business continuity administration procedures and documentation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Certification in Business Continuity (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer) highly preferred.
Experience
10+ years combined experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis management.
Experience implementing or managing ISO 22301 standards required.
Experience with government contracting or IT services environments a plus.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of ISO 22301:2019 standards and implementation.
In-depth knowledge of BIA methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks.
Solid working knowledge of DR planning and integration with Business Continuity.
Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for continuity plans.
Solid working knowledge of technical requirements for DR.
Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of Windows Servers and Cloud environments (Azure/AWS) as they relate to recovery strategies.
Personal Attributes
Able to be trusted with sensitive information.
Experienced at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to conduct research into issues and topics as assigned.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new things quickly.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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Black has received recognition including the 2021 University of Connecticut School of Business Veteran Impact Award, the 2022 Department of Labor HIREVet Medallion Gold Award, and the 3 Small Business Administration Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year Award.
Scope of Work The Senior Business Continuity Manager leads the design, development, maintenance, and execution of the organization’s Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). The role is critical in maintaining ISO 22301:2019 certification and ensuring organizational resilience by overseeing enterprise-wide continuity strategy to maintain or rapidly restore critical business functions during disruptions.
Responsibilities
Program Management: Maintain and improve the ISO 22301-compliant BCMS and lead internal and external audits related to BC/DR certifications.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Conduct periodic BIAs to identify critical business processes, Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities that could impact operations.
Plan Development: Design, implement, and support business continuity and crisis management plans and ensure plans are documented, accessible, and actionable.
Testing & Exercising: Plan and execute table-top exercises and full-scale drills to validate plan effectiveness.
Incident Management: Serve as a key leader during disruptive events, facilitate the Crisis Management Team (CMT), and coordinate response efforts.
Training & Awareness: Assist with training and mentoring other staff on continuity roles and responsibilities.
Documentation: Develop and maintain business continuity administration procedures and documentation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Certification in Business Continuity (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer) highly preferred.
Experience
10+ years combined experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis management.
Experience implementing or managing ISO 22301 standards required.
Experience with government contracting or IT services environments a plus.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of ISO 22301:2019 standards and implementation.
In-depth knowledge of BIA methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks.
Solid working knowledge of DR planning and integration with Business Continuity.
Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for continuity plans.
Solid working knowledge of technical requirements for DR.
Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of Windows Servers and Cloud environments (Azure/AWS) as they relate to recovery strategies.
Personal Attributes
Able to be trusted with sensitive information.
Experienced at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to conduct research into issues and topics as assigned.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new things quickly.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Black Fox by 2x
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