Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Supplier Assessment Consultant

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Illinois, Waukegan
Nov 20, 2024
Job Title: Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Supplier Assessment Consultant Duration: 6 Month (Possibility to extend) Location: Waukegan, IL (hybrid) Details: The Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Supplier Assessment Consultant is responsible for evaluating third-party suppliers to ensure they meet Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Standards (BCDR). This role involves reviewing Master Service Agreements (MSAs), assessing suppliers for their business continuity posture, and collaborating closely with the Third-Party Risk Management team to guarantee adherence to reliable risk management practices. Specific responsibilities include: Review MSAs and contracts to ensure the inclusion of appropriate Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery legal verbiage. Evaluate critical third-party suppliers' Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) capabilities. Identify and document potential continuity risks. Work within the OneTrust application to review and manage supplier submissions as it relates to BCDR. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BCDR questions in various meetings, providing feedback to the business area on how to address and/or mitigate associated risks. Participate in discussions regarding resiliency risks, review findings or collaborate on risk remediation activities. Assist with communicating the impacts of BCDR risks that go unaddressed or that are accepted as is. Attend weekly meetings with the ISRM (Information Security Risk Management) team to discuss and align on risk management practices. Required Skills: Analytical Skills: Ability to deeply analyze supplier responses and documentation to ensure compliance with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery standards. Attention to Detail: Ensure all critical aspects of supplier evaluations and agreements are meticulously reviewed. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey findings and recommendations. Collaboration: Work effectively with the cross-collaboration teams and other stakeholders, demonstrating agility and adaptability. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field is desired. Certified Business Continuity Planner designation or equivalent is preferred but not required. Proven experience in supplier risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery is desirable. Experience using OneTrust application is desirable but not required. Experience using ServiceNow application is desirable but not required.