Manager – Technology Resilience & Automation at Northern Trust

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Experienced in managing technology resilience and automation
Expertise in disaster recovery planning
Knowledge of automation frameworks
Proficiency in IT infrastructure
Experience with on-premise and cloud-based recovery solutions
Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements
Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
Skills in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Database, Storage, Platforms Engineering, Network)
Familiarity with agile methodology for backlog management, estimation, and scheduling
Proficiency in Excel (data, pivots, charts, graphics)
Strong leadership skills to lead teams of engineers and specialists
Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholders and executives

Responsibilities

Develop and implement automated DR framework to improve failover and recovery speed
Integrate automation into DR runbooks, testing, and execution to minimize manual intervention
Optimize RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) through automation
Collaborate with infrastructure teams (Database, Storage, Platforms Engineering, Network) to enhance DR capabilities
Ensure DR plans meet standards and compliance requirements
Own and maintain DR automation backlog using agile methodology
Breakdown, estimate, and schedule work items for automation initiatives
Review requirements and approve design artifacts with engineering team
Strategize and utilize organizational infrastructure tools to automate DR processes
Lead and implement DR automation solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
Enhance monitoring and alerting capabilities for DR automation using accredited tools
Conduct disaster recovery tests, failover drills, and resilience simulations using automation
Monitor and analyze test results to identify improvements in automation and response time
Collaborate with IT, security, and other departments for alignment on DR, authentication, and security strategies
Lead disaster recovery efforts during disruptions, coordinating response and recovery
Create and maintain documentation (knowledge articles, standard operating procedures) for automation
Lead a team of engineers and specialists focused on DR automation
Serve as subject matter expert in DR automation, providing guidance and training
Develop and present strategies and approaches to management and stakeholders
Deliver information and key metrics professionally using Excel data, pivots, charts, and graphics
Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, executives, and external parties to relay automation metrics
Maintain an effective technical network