Text code DRCOOP to 202-915-6712 to apply!

Since 2009, MindPoint Group has been the cybersecurity firm of choice for the most security-conscious US federal agencies and commercial enterprises.

We're proud to be one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies in the country. With several ‘Best Places to Work’ awards under our belts, we have a diverse employee-focused culture, accessibility, and communication between all levels and departments, and over 4 stars in reviews on Glassdoor.

Come be a part of what we're building. We use our award-winning recruitment process to seek the most skilled, experienced, and driven information security consulting experts in the industry, while simultaneously empowering applicants to determine if MindPoint Group is the right fit for them. We are profoundly invested in selecting the right people to join our team and are equally driven to expand and develop careers long-term.

With positions throughout the US, a role at MindPoint Group promises you:

• An opportunity to work within one of the most diverse DC-based organizations
• Generous tuition and professional development reimbursements
• Mentorship opportunities with leaders focused on your growth
• Competitive benefits like 401k matching, 11 federal holidays, etc.
• And more!

Job Description

What you get to do every day:

• Developing and maintaining plans and procedures to ensure the organization can respond to a disaster through the resumption of critical functions within a defined time frame.
• Facilitating the design, development, maintenance, and exercising (testing) of the overall COOP/DR plans for each critical functional area of the organization.
• Enhancing the continuity program documentation utilizing established frameworks and standards, such as Federal Continuity Directives and FISMA Plans for certain contingency evens includes, but are not limited to, information systems recovery, pandemic, devolution, reconstitution, and contingency operations.
• Providing contingency training for personnel with contingency plan responsibilities focusing on familiarizing them with Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) roles and teaching skills necessary to accomplish their roles in a system recovery capacity.
• Coordinating activities to support the management and continuous improvement of the continuity program, including operational administration activities and data calls associated with COOP, critical infrastructure planning, business continuity planning, contingency planning, and backup and recovery.
• Conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for various departments and functions, analyzing the potential business impact of unpredictable business interruptions such as natural disasters, security breaches, etc.
• Developing Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), and other measures as appropriate and working with other IT teams to identify and implement cost-effective solutions to meet the organization's needs.
• Recommending best practices for IT COOP/DR services strategies, policies, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

** US Government clearance required*

What skills are required?

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of eight (8) years general experience and six (6) years specialized experience in the functional responsibility area
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats
• Knowledge of information systems technologies
• Experience with online research techniques
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current disaster recovery / COOP planning techniques and technologies as well as the methods used in performing risk analyses and business impact analyses
• Working knowledge of data processing in order to assist in the preparation of recovery procedures in this area
• Working knowledge of data and voice telecommunications in order to assist in the preparation of recovery procedures in this area
• Good project management skills. Ability to plan, organize, and lead the testing of emergency response, recovery support, and business resumption procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills in negotiating, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing when interfacing with managers and staff at all levels in the organization, including external organization stakeholders on disaster recovery services

Location:

• This role is hybrid in nature and may require minimal travel to DR/COOP sites. Teleworking will be authorized for other times.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!
• MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

Are you interested in a posted job opportunity but may not check all of the “boxes” for desired qualifications? If so, we encourage you to apply! Our commitment to sustain and champion an inclusive and dynamic community of employees is a high priority!

Text code DRCOOP to 202-915-6712 to apply!