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IT Disaster Recovery Innovation Lead | New York, New York
IT Disaster Recovery Innovation Lead
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New York , New York

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Remote

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Contract

New York, New York

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Remote

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Contract

Job ID 73870|Posted Mar 18, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic IT Disaster Recovery team as an Innovation Lead, where you'll spearhead continuous improvement projects and drive process automation. This remote, six-month contract role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance the resilience of critical applications in a collaborative and agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to optimize IT Disaster Recovery processes and tools, driving innovative improvements for internal services.
  • Collaborate with IT DR Managers and the IT organization to identify opportunities for waste reduction and task automation.
  • Build dashboards using essential tools to streamline data consolidation and reporting processes.
  • Develop business cases for implementing advanced automation tools and AI, enhancing the Disaster Recovery practice.
  • Serve as the liaison between IT DR Ops and innovation teams, accelerating high-quality improvements.
  • Contribute to forums focused on adopting new technologies and best practices to evolve IT Disaster Recovery services.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of four years of relevant experience, with proven expertise in Agile methodology and Scrum framework.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools such as scripting, Power Automate, and AI.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with tools like PowerBI, Splunk, and ServiceNow.
  • Understanding of DevOps practices for workflow automation.
  • Knowledge of IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and equal opportunity is a fundamental principle guiding our hiring practices.

 

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

 

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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