Disaster Recovery Analyst | S2 | Open Systems | Milton Keynes

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which can be discussed with the recruitment team during the hiring process.

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To work within the CIO Infrastructure, Operations and EUT area’s, Disaster Recovery function, reporting to the Disaster Recovery Team Leader.

The primary role is to deliver Santander UKs (plus entities) Disaster Recovery planning, which includes the solution design and execution of the delivery and testing. This will be achieved by translating the Technical Architecture into a deliverable solution to meet the needs of the client.

The role holder will have communication with all key stakeholders including Santander’s Platforms & Digital Delivery teams, PMO, CIOs, Enterprise Architecture, 3rd party vendors and the Bank – you will also be expected to provide technical leadership and steer to different teams within the CIO function.

The difference you’ll make.

• Understanding the Risk principles and follow and promote the risk culture within your area of responsibility.
• Identifying, assessing, managing and reporting risk using the appropriate Company procedures and channels.
• Understanding complex IT environments to deliver clear and concise recovery concepts.
• Demonstrating and presenting concepts and solutions to senior management and the business in clear and concise manner, that is free from technical jargon.
• Managing recovery projects from concept to implementation.
• Developing the Disaster Recovery Strategy within Santander UK.

What you’ll bring.

• An outstanding understanding of DR disciplines in a Business and IT environment
• Proven ability to lead all sized teams, taking responsibility for the delivery of IT Continuity and DR projects and activities
• Extensive experience of producing recovery plans and leading testing activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to engage a wide audience
• Excellent planning and co-ordination skills with an ability to negotiate and influence technical and business personnel
• Experience of Project management gained from working within projects and leading projects or work streams

It would also be nice for you to have.

• Strong technical background in Intel hardware
• Strong technical background in Virtualization Platforms
• Strong technical background in data centre infrastructure and configuration
• Open systems expertise

What else you need to know.

This is a permanent role based out of Milton Keynes working on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will be expected to provide out of hours support, and to travel to other sites as and when required.

Everyday Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we’ll reward you.

Opportunities to embrace Agile with us as we transform our business, work in an environment with leading edge technology, attend ‘Meet Ups’ and be part of internal and external technology communities and work for an organisation that’s dedicated to your learning and ongoing development.

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• Competitive salary plus a £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits.
• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer
• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including : Bupa medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more
• Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans
• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships

What to do next.

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.