We are seeking a
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Officer
to strengthen the operational resilience of a leading energy infrastructure company.
You'll work within the Operations Office team, helping to design, coordinate, and continuously improve Disaster Recovery (DRP) and Business Continuity (BCP) exercises — ensuring the organization can respond effectively to digital or operational disruptions.
This is a hands-on coordination and documentation role at the intersection of
IT operations, cybersecurity, and crisis management
. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and execute simulation exercises ranging from internet disconnections and cyberattacks to power or communication outages.
Your Responsibilities
* Plan, coordinate, and document
DRP and BCP exercises
, from preparation to lessons-learned follow-up.
* Design simulation scenarios (e.g., blackout, cyber incident, communication outage) and facilitate debriefings.
* Maintain detailed and structured documentation to support DRP readiness.
* Collaborate with crisis management teams to improve preparedness and response playbooks.
* Support
release management activities
, including:
* Preparing patching schedules and communications
* Validating intervention plans (IPs)
* Participating in CAB (Change Advisory Board) meetings
* Following up on related actions and improvements
* Provide recommendations to strengthen the organization
's resilience and continuity capabilities.
* Promote a culture of preparedness and continuous improvement across IT and business stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
Must-Have Skills
* Solid understanding of
Disaster Recovery
and
Business Continuity Management
principles.
* Knowledge of
ISO 22301
,
NIS 2
, and
Crisis Management
frameworks.
* Experience with
incident response
,
backup/recovery
, or
resilience testing
.
* Familiarity with
IT infrastructure, firewalls, and networking
(TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, routing).
* Working knowledge of
CIS Controls
,
ISO 27001
, and defense-in-depth security strategies.
* Strong documentation and reporting skills; able to translate complex exercises into actionable plans.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams.
* Language Requirements
: Dutch or French (fluent)
* English (good command)
Nice-to-Haves
* Understanding of
cloud security
(Azure, AWS, or GCP).
* Knowledge of
MITRE ATT&CK
or
NIST
incident response frameworks.
* Experience designing and facilitating continuity exercises.
What do we offer?
Location: Brussels (hybrid – 2 to 3 days/week onsite)
Start: 3 November 2025
End Date: 31 March 2026 (extension possible)
Contract Type: Freelance or Permanent