• Principal Coop/Dr Services Lead

    BAE Systems (Vicksburg, MS)


    Job Description

    Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support

     

    At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a **Principal COOP/DR Services Lead** , you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

     

    As a Principal COOP/DR Services Lead, you'll design, develop, and execute COOP/DR strategies to ensure business resilience and rapid recovery from disruptions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing comprehensive COOP/DR plans, developing COOP/DR capabilities, and executing COOP/DR exercises, simulations, and actual activations.

     

    By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to lead the creation of COOP/DR policies, procedures, and runbooks, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor team members on COOP/DR best practices. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

     

    Location Requirement

     

    The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Sterling, VA.

     

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    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Emergency Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

    + 6 years of experience in COOP/DR design, development, and execution, with hands-on leadership in government or large enterprise continuity programs

    + Proven track record building and testing DR solutions for hybrid IT environments, including failover and recovery orchestration

    + Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)

    + Strong knowledge of federal continuity standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-34, FCD 1) and ITIL practices for service continuity management

    + Proficiency in COOP/DR tools (e.g., replication software, backup solutions) and planning methodologies

    + Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills for cross-team coordination during crises

    + Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines, with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment

     

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification

    + VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification

    + Experience supporting DoD or large federal COOP/DR programs, including integration with EOC activations and cloud-based recovery

    + Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar credential

    + Background in agile frameworks for DR plan development and scripting for automation (e.g., PowerShell for failover tests)

    + Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security )

     

    Pay Information

     

    Full-Time Salary Range: $81336 - $138271

     

    Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

     

    Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

     

    Principal COOP/DR Services Lead

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