Business Continuity Ransomware Lead

Company: MetLife
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Role Value Proposition: - This position is responsible for co-leading an initiative to develop, integrate and provide ongoing support of the MetLife global ransomware preparedness and recovery framework. - The role will drive collaboration between operational resiliency groups across the organization and external entities to incorporate ransomware readiness and recovery framework into steady state operations, posturing MetLife with the capability to quickly recover and minimize business disruptions following a ransomware attack. - The position reports into the Director of Disaster Recovery with management reporting oversight into the VP of Global Business Continuity. - - -Key Responsibilities:

• Drive operational readinesswith groups across the organization (eg. Crisis Management, Cyber Security, IT Service Operations, Incident Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, etc.) and external entities to integrate ransomwear prepardness and recovery framework into all relevant prgram workstreams.
• Support ransomware readiness and recovery framework development, integration, and steady state operations; including awareness, training, templates, tools, plans, playbooks, testing, exercising, policy, audit, regulatory, governance, status and compliance reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with global stakeholders to co-create value and promote continuous improvement for MetLife 's state of ransomware readiness and recovery.
• Provide consultation and 24/7 support for global ransomware events. -Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills: Required:
• Minimum 10+ years general experience, with 5+ years ' experience in a business continuity, disaster recovery discipline
• Strong project management experience
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Certification with Business Continuity Institute (BCI), Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI), EU-Council, ISO or equivalent education and experience
• Expert in coordination of Business Continuity exercises and Disaster Recovery tests for individual applications as well as data centers; includes setting scope, project planning, defining objectives, conducting test planning meetings, review of test plans, test implementation, issue tracking/resolution, status updates and test reporting.
• Knowledge of Data Center technology and experience testing multiple IT infrastructure platform types and technologies.
• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber security framework
• Extensive knowledge of data management, including replication and backup technologies
• Experience with incident response and incident management -Preferred:
• Experience providing input, maintaining, and building response plans incorporating ransomware recovery
• Expertise in ISO 22301 and other international BC / DR standards
• Understanding of Change Management process and systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Familiarity with FFIEC standards
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Project and Visio
• Strong communication skills and experience leading and participating in global matrix teams
• Familiarity with Business Continuity Exercising and parallels to Disaster Recovery Testing incorporating personal computer recovery.
• Experience with Business Continuity Management / Risk Management Systems (e.g., Fusion and Archer) -Business CategoryGTO -Number of Openings1#LI-CC At MetLife, we 're leading the global transformation of an industry we 've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we 're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.MetLife: MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world 's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. -We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 -billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 -on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, -we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." - - - - - - - -MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world. - -We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. - For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below. - -MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. - -MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. - -Requisition #: 120868 -

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