Contractor job IT Service Continuity & Testing Manager

London

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Job position IT Service Continuity & Testing Manager

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As soon as possible

£700-725

London, England, United Kingdom

Published on 15/04/2025

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IT Service Continuity & Testing Manager

5 days onsite - Inside IR35

We are working with a leading banking institution committed to operational resilience, service excellence, and regulatory compliance. As part of our continued investment in resilience and recovery capabilities, we're seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Service Continuity & Testing Manager to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

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related activities (e.g., data center power down/power up events)
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level DR statuses
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level DR testing
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related documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory readiness
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Essential Skills & Experience

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networking, virtual servers, data replication, databases, and backup technologies
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making skills under pressure, particularly during live DR testing
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functionally with
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