How to hire an information technology disaster recovery manager

How to hire an information technology disaster recovery manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information technology disaster recovery manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an information technology disaster recovery manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new information technology disaster recovery manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an information technology disaster recovery manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect information technology disaster recovery manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of information technology disaster recovery manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Information Technology Disaster Recovery Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Technology Disaster Recovery Manager	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$26-60
   Data Manager	A data manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency of the company's technology systems and network infrastructures. Data managers ensure the safety and security of the databases to avoid unauthorized access that may pose risks for business operations... Show more	$35-76
   Vending Manager	A vending manager is in charge of overseeing and managing vending machine operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities typically revolve around devising strategies to identify potential business areas, collecting cash from machines, liaising with clients, delegating tasks, and coordinating refilling and repair procedures... Show more	$33-70

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Business Impact Analysis
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Business Continuity
   • Impact Analysis
   • Risk Assessments
   • ITIL
   • Compliance Assessments
   • Continuity
   • Corporate Standards

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage operational and escalation/incidents of core services including connectivity, applications and services host in both cloud and legacy bare-metal environments.
   • Develop an effective BIA tool for managers to use for data collection.
   • Coordinate BCM testing for all require continuity exercises.
   • Recommend enterprise security architecture, virtual servers/applications/workstations/mobile.
   • Map all internal and external telecommunications assets to include phone, ISP, and all IP addresses.
   • Recommend enterprise security architecture, virtual servers/applications/workstations/mobile.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information technology disaster recovery manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An information technology disaster recovery manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, information technology disaster recovery managers' average salary in hawaii is 42% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level information technology disaster recovery managers earn 55% less than senior-level information technology disaster recovery managers.
   • Certifications. An information technology disaster recovery manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an information technology disaster recovery manager's salary.

   Average information technology disaster recovery manager salary

   $84,193yearly

   $40.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information technology disaster recovery manager salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing an information technology disaster recovery manager job description

   An information technology disaster recovery manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an information technology disaster recovery manager job description:

   Information technology disaster recovery manager job description example

   The Enterprise Disaster Recovery (DR) Governance Manager is responsible to ensure internal compliance with all CVS Health DR policies and protocols.
   
   In this role, you will be responsible to compile, track, and analyze all data gathered during planning and exercising of EDR plans/programs, maintaining metrics and reporting requirements for EDR, This will include post-test reporting, annual summaries, audit reporting, remediation requirements and similar communications internal and external to CVS Health.
   
   This Disaster Recovery Professional will also work to ensure that all CVS Health EDR Plans are maintained within approved software systems/tools and adhere to the standards developed by the EDR Program. This will minimize the impact of major system outages and ensure all EDR programs and plans are consistent with current CVS Health and DR policies
   
   A critical function of this role is to partner with external clients to demonstrate Disaster Recovery Governance program adherence to contractual obligations.
   
   You will also assist in developing EDR training programs for the EDR team and for the greater CVS Health IT enterprise, working closely with the CVS Health training division. He or she will develop/propose annual training objectives for IT. Training programs will clearly emphasize annual training/awareness objectives, assess new or changed systems for training requirements and encompass all IT stakeholders.
   Key Responsibilities:
   
   * Provide leadership in an existing high performing Disaster Recovery Governance program. This includes assisting in the development and maintenance of all enterprise Disaster Recovery policies, standards procedures, and guidelines.
   * Develop pertinent senior leadership metrices to demonstrate compliance to the Disaster Recovery program requirements.
   * Establish and monitor key initiatives, communicate essential information, coordinate associated activities, obtain expert input, review open issues, and action items for ongoing projects and contribute information and recommendations during meetings and briefings.
   * Identify opportunities to leverage technologies to increase EDR efficiency.
   * Define transition steps from the current "as-is" environment to the future architecture, including interoperability with existing application migration strategies, and rollout strategies.
   * Assist with the definition of system and operational requirements as it relates to EDR.
   * Provide program management oversight for ongoing EDR tools and metrics reporting projects.
   * Analyze, absorb, and apply rapidly changing technologies as part of integrated solutions to business requirements within Disaster Recovery environment.
   * Assist and participate with the construct of high-level and detailed technology roadmaps across CVS Health's IT organization.
   
   Pay Range
   
   The typical pay range for this role is:
   
   Minimum: 60,300
   
   Maximum: 126,600
   
   Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   The candidate should have 5+ years of experience with data analytics, managing metric reporting, knowledge of Disaster Recovery governance requirements and exhibit the following competencies:
   
   * DR subject matter expert in Disaster Recovery Governance, responsible for ensuring DR business requirements and policies are adhered to
   * Able to coordinate multiple groups across multiple technology and business areas.
   * Ability to assess technology changes in production and translate them into necessary changes for metrics, compliance, and training programs within EDR
   * Effectively communicate technical topics, both verbal and written, in a clear, concise, and complete manor - to CVSH internal and external customers
   * Ability to facilitate workshops with varying IT audiences to achieve the desired IT Disaster Recovery Planning goals and objectives from a documentation, maintenance, testing and governance standpoint
   * Ability to provide clear guidance to project, technical and non-technical teams to ensure understanding of disaster recovery requirements and capabilities
   * Exhibit effective leadership, team building, coaching and persuasion skills. Uses extreme tact and discretion when dealing with confidential, complex or sensitive issues
   * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - proficient in Macros, Pivot Charts/Tables, Formulas, etc
   * Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
   
   COVID Requirements
   
   COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
   
   CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.
   
   You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   Minimum of 5+ years of experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning
   
   * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
   * Work with Executive / Senior Management / Business Continuity Teams and external Clients/Audits
   * Experience working for a large Healthcare organization with an expansive, diverse infrastructure environment comprised of multiple Datacenter's, advanced hybrid solutions and tiered recovery strategies
   * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent experience in MIS or IT
   
   Education
   
   * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems - OR - equivalent combination of education and work experience
   * Certified Disaster Recovery Professional (CBCP) preferred
   
   Business Overview
   
   Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right information technology disaster recovery manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with information technology disaster recovery manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new information technology disaster recovery manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect information technology disaster recovery manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new information technology disaster recovery manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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