Analyst – IT Disaster Recovery
About the role
The Analyst – IT Disaster Recovery role is responsible for supporting disaster recovery planning, testing, documentation, service onboarding, and continual service improvement activities. Key responsibilities include assisting with disaster recovery documentation and planning, supporting continuity test preparation, coordinating communications, gathering and consolidating test results, and supporting technical teams during DR testing. The role also involves tracking post-test actions, supporting third-party DR testing assurance, and escalating identified gaps within the DR environment. The position is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and requires 2–3 years of experience in disaster recovery, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office tools.
Must have
- 2–3 years of experience in Disaster Recovery
- Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Strong organisational and coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple activities
- Proactive approach with good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Practical experience in IT DR / Business Continuity environments is preferred
- BCI/DRII qualification or equivalent practical knowledge is an advantage
Technologies
- Excel
- Powerpoint