PSEG Long Island LLC · 14 hours ago
Sr Technology Engineer -Disaster Recovery
Bethpage, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $105K/yr
6+ years expPSEG Long Island is one of the country’s largest energy companies, aiming to power a future with cleaner and more reliable energy. The Sr Technology Engineer - Disaster Recovery Specialist will manage disaster recovery programs, ensuring IT systems can recover in the event of a disaster and overseeing related testing and governance activities.
Electrical DistributionEnergy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing all activities related to disaster recovery program, to ensure that PSEG LI is able to recover their IT systems in the event of a disaster and perform DR testing exercises
Planning, design, documentation and testing of disaster recovery solutions to meet business or technology requirements
Evaluation of existing technology solutions to determine fit for purpose for the new business or technology requirements. Recommendation of technology alternatives
Provide technical guidance and expertise in disaster recovery methodologies, including backup and recovery solutions, data replication, failover/failback procedures, and recovery testing
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT disaster recovery projects, including risk assessments, impact analyses, and recovery plan development
Maintain accurate documentation of disaster recovery plans, procedures, and test results. Prepare and present reports to senior management and stakeholders on the status of DR initiatives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of IT disaster recovery processes and technologies
Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) & Disaster Recovery Test Plan (DRT) aligned with business recovery requirements
Partner with leadership, subject matter experts, and management to develop detailed and comprehensive disaster recovery plans for each required application
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to IT disaster recovery and business continuity
Evaluates existing technology solutions and platforms and provides recommendations for improving recovery strategies by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of needed modifications
Review the existing IT disaster recovery architecture/design and make recommendations for improvement
Manage IT DR test calendar and conduct regular tests of IT systems and applications
Schedule and lead all DR exercises. Complete required Documentation pre/post DR exercises
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to align DR initiatives with business objectives and ensure buy-in at all levels
Manage recovery plans, application testing, documentation & reporting
Ensure recovery design meets all requirements
Assess resilience of third-party providers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
A minimum of 6 years of experience in IT disaster recovery, with a proven track record of managing complex DR projects in on premise and cloud data centers
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Strong track record of translating business outcomes, business requirements and technical requirements into technical designs for new technology solutions or enhancements
Good track record of implementing technology solutions using structured methodologies such as agile (SCRUM, Kanban etc.) and waterfall
In-depth knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies, technologies, and best practices, including backup and recovery solutions, data replication, and failover/failback procedures
In-depth knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts: RTO, RPO, MTPD, BIA etc
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with designing DR exercises to validate RTO and RPO
Strong verbal written communication skills
Ability to foster working relationships with the team, IT Management and Client departments
Understanding of technology architecture, technology platforms and ability to explain technical concepts to the business users in the context of business requirements
Ability to define metrics that measure success of the recovery operations, in addressing business and technical requirements as well as achieving the desired outcomes
Working knowledge of specific area including business process configuration and execution for assigned domains
Preferred
Graduate degree or MBA
Experience with public cloud providers
Experience with IT Service Management activities
Understanding financial principles
Relevant certifications such as EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP), CDRE - Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer, or Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paternal leave and family leave programs
Behavioral health programs
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off
Company
PSEG Long Island LLC
PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Jennings
President and Chief Operating Officer
John Latka
Senior Vice President Electric Operations
Recent News
2025-12-30
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