Join our Cyber Defense & Resilience team in Bengaluru as a Deputy Manager, specializing in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. You'll play a crucial role in helping organizations prevent cyberattacks and protect valuable assets by ensuring their security, vigilance, and resilience. We focus on embedding cyber risk management into strategy development for effective information and technology risk management.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge Azure DR services and contribute to robust business resilience solutions for our clients. You will be instrumental in building secure and resilient operational frameworks within a leading professional services firm.

You will be responsible for guiding clients in establishing comprehensive BCM programs that meet ISO 22301 standards, integrating Azure governance, and fostering continuous improvement. Key duties include planning, executing, and reporting on DR tests, leading tabletop exercises, simulations, and technical drills. You will manage specific workstreams within projects, ensure timely and quality delivery of project deliverables, reports, and presentations. Additionally, you'll support senior team members in client relationship management and project planning, contributing to the development of BCP/DR methodologies and thought leadership. Business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations, will also be part of your role, alongside staying updated on industry trends and regulatory requirements.

We are seeking candidates with 5-9 years of hands-on experience in IT Disaster Recovery, preferably within a consulting environment. A deep, practical understanding of Microsoft Azure’s DR services, including Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Azure SQL Geo-Replication, Geo-redundant storage, and Azure Policy/Blueprints, is essential. Familiarity with DRaaS (Azure), Commvault/Metallic, Veam, or Rubrik, and a solid grasp of RTO, RPO, and BIA as per ISO 22301 are required. Proficiency in creating DR/Backup Plans, Runbooks, and assessing DR environments is necessary. Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on technical DR drills, fail-over simulations, and tabletop exercises across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments is crucial. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, along with proven client-facing abilities. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or Engineering is required. Experience with IT Disaster Recovery technologies and strategies, and familiarity with relevant Indian regulatory requirements, are highly valued. A Master's degree in a relevant field is a plus.