Disaster Recovery Modernization Engineer / Architect

Disaster Recovery Modernization Engineer / Architect

Posted 3 days ago by Mako Professionals

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Summary: The Disaster Recovery Modernization Engineer / Architect role involves redesigning and modernizing disaster recovery (DR) environments for a utilities client. The position focuses on transitioning legacy DR processes into automated, cloud-integrated frameworks to enhance reliability, speed, and compliance. The role requires collaboration with various teams to implement effective DR strategies aligned with Azure infrastructure. This is a contract position with potential extensions, starting in late Q1 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and redesign existing disaster recovery architecture and processes
  • Develop cloud-based DR strategies aligned with Azure infrastructure
  • Implement automated DR runbooks, testing, and validation processes
  • Improve recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO)
  • Ensure DR solutions meet compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements
  • Partner with infrastructure, automation, and SRE teams on DR modernization

Key Skills:

  • Strong background in disaster recovery architecture and implementation
  • Experience modernizing DR using cloud and automation tools
  • Knowledge of automated runbook orchestration and DR testing
  • Experience operating in regulated or mission-critical environments

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Disaster Recovery Modernization Engineer / Architect

Start Date: Late Q1 2026
Duration: 6 months + extensions
Location: Remote with limited travel
Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Industry: Utilities / Critical Infrastructure

Overview

Mako's Utilities client is seeking a Disaster Recovery Modernization Engineer / Architect to redesign and modernize its DR environment. This role will focus on transitioning legacy, manual DR processes into automated, cloud-integrated frameworks that improve reliability, speed, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and redesign existing disaster recovery architecture and processes

  • Develop cloud-based DR strategies aligned with Azure infrastructure

  • Implement automated DR runbooks, testing, and validation processes

  • Improve recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO)

  • Ensure DR solutions meet compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements

  • Partner with infrastructure, automation, and SRE teams on DR modernization

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong background in disaster recovery architecture and implementation

  • Experience modernizing DR using cloud and automation tools

  • Knowledge of automated runbook orchestration and DR testing

  • Experience operating in regulated or mission-critical environments

Nice to Have

  • Azure-native DR tooling experience

  • Utilities or critical infrastructure experience

  • Infrastructure automation or IaC exposure

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