Job Description
Incident Responder’s investigate computer related crimes within an organization. They discover the problem, mitigate the damages, and thoroughly investigate the situation. They take detailed notes throughout the entire process. A wide range of computer forensic tools are used to perform the functions of the job. Prior experience in computer investigations or general computer forensics is often necessary to prepare for a career as an Incident Responder. The ability to obtain security clearance is also a requirement.
Job Duties List
Although the specific duties of a disaster recovery manager vary by company, the following are some of the most common responsibilities:
• Perform tasks regarding risk analysis in databases and at each vulnerable point in the system. Risks are avoided and strategies are developed for mitigation.
• Executes all strategies and plans.
• Documents all problems and actions taken.
• Works with all IT departments to assess the validity of occurrences and to see all plans for recovery are carried out.
• Works with other IT managers in securing technical resources.
• Publishes an annual plan on data recovery strategies.
• Establishes testing methodologies to ensure that all plans are sound and secure.
• Creates goals in data recovery efforts and records the progress to each goal.
• Evaluates all changes in hardware and software for their risk of data loss, loss of system integrity, and impact on current disaster recovery projects.
• Trains all staff.
Salary
The salary for disaster recovery managers varies by region and company in the United States. The current median annual salary is $102,827. The middle 50 percent of disaster recovery managers have a salary between $87,553 and $123,006 annually. On the low end, the bottom 10 percent of DR managers make $73,894 annually or less. At the high end, the top 10 percent earn $141,378 annually or more.
