Disaster Recovery Consultant

Title: Disaster Recovery Consultant 
Location: Peoria, IL (onsite in Peoria, IL)
Job Type: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Disaster Recovery (DR) Business Process Analyst /AI-Enhanced DR Specialist to join our team. The candidate will play a critical role in mapping current business processes related to disaster recovery and application management, collaborating directly with application owners to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with application owners and stakeholders to develop a detailed business process map that connects all critical systems and workflows.
Evaluate the existing Disaster Recovery (DR) plan, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Design and propose an enhanced DR strategy by integrating AI technologies to automate and optimize recovery processes.
Support a multi-year transformation initiative aimed at strengthening organizational resilience.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
Communicate progress and recommendations effectively to senior management and technical teams.

Qualifications:
Proven experience in business process mapping, preferably within IT disaster recovery or business continuity contexts.
Strong understanding of Disaster Recovery planning, execution, and testing.
Familiarity with AI applications in IT operations and DR automation is a plus.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work remotely while maintaining overlapping hours with the US CST business time zones.
Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset and ability to manage long-term projects.

Preferred:
Experience with cloud disaster recovery solutions and tools.
Background in IT risk management or cybersecurity.