Allica Bank is looking for an IT Disaster Recovery Specialist to join the bank. In this role, you will define and manage policies and plans to support business needs, regularly liaise with IT experts and stakeholders, and provide technical knowledge to challenge and improve our systems' resilience.

What You'll Do

Define, develop, coordinate, and manage DR policies, plans, practices, and processes.
Assist with Business Continuity Planning and Operational Resilience.
Conduct tests to increase the effectiveness and maturity of the cloud DR program.
Document systems based on criticality and ensure that run books are kept correct and up to date.
Ensure all stakeholders and testers are aware of and perform mandatory testing requirements and documentation.
Work directly with auditors and regulators.
Lead disaster recovery exercises.
Provide DR expertise on projects.
Design, implement, and maintain DR solutions for critical IT systems.
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure system recoverability (RTO/RPO alignment).
Develop and update DR runbooks, documentation, and recovery procedures.
Coordinate and execute regular DR drills; track and resolve gaps.
Review and align DR practices with the overall Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
Participate in and contribute to SOC 2 Type II audits, providing control evidence and reviewing findings.
Monitor compliance with internal and external DR policies and standards.
Work cross-functionally with security, risk, compliance, and business units.

What We're Looking For

Good understanding of different IT systems and environments.
Willingness to challenge IT SMEs with technical questions.
Good understanding of technical BCP and Disaster Recovery best practices, methodologies, trends and tools.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to build partnerships.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Interest in continuous learning.

Nice to Have

Experience with Azure.

Technical Stack

Azure

Team & Environment

You will be part of the security team, working closely with Engineering, Platforms, Risk, IT Operations and Compliance.

Benefits & Compensation

Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
Options for flexible working
Regular social activities
Pension contributions
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private health cover
Life assurance
Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in the UK.

We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.