Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Senior Specialist

Overview

The Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Senior Specialist role is responsible to engage across Labels, Operations, Information Technology and Cybersecurity in developing and improving recovery, monitoring and testing capabilities. The person in the role will also help to drive efforts to improve overall business recovery efforts within our gaming products and services. The ideal candidate is a proactive strategist who can develop, implement, and test comprehensive recovery solutions while aligning closely with our broader business continuity goals. This role is an individual contributor concentrating on disaster recovery strategy.ResponsibilitiesSupport Take-Two\''s global disaster recovery, business continuity management, incident management, and crisis management programs across the company.

Coordinate and maintain the global disaster recovery and business continuity programs to ensure our partners, products, and technologies are prepared to respond to business disruptions.

Develop, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity programs including risk assessments, business impact analyses (BIAs), and documentation.

Plan, conduct, and debrief regular scenario-based exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly.

Establish and maintain disaster recovery programs, processes and practices that remain current and align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate the development, maintenance, and implementation of disaster recovery plans for multiple labels.

Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align DR strategies with enterprise-wide Business Continuity Planning (BCP).

Coordinate with stakeholders and partners across multiple labels to identify interdependencies and critical recovery points.

Perform risk assessments and BIAs to determine key areas of vulnerability.

Design and lead complex DR testing scenarios (including cyberattack simulations, server outages, and data recovery drills).

Evaluate and recommend DR technologies (e.g., backup solutions, cloud replication, virtualization).

Ensure all DR/BCP documentation remains current, auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Maintain communication plans for critical issue resolution during emergency response.

Train internal teams on DR/BCP procedures and ensure awareness at all levels.

Produce reports and metrics to present to executives and audit/compliance teams.

Collaborate with business units to develop and ensure effective business recovery plans that enable critical functions to resume within defined timetables and acceptable risk factors.

Work with technologists to ensure all critical business functions can be resumed within defined timetables and acceptable risk factors; monitor and report planning activity and results to senior management and regulatory bodies.

Produce ad hoc data and reports to support incident management and impact analysis.

Educate users on the corporation\''s business recovery planning software and recovery methodology.

Stay informed on industry-related DR processes and evaluate changes to improve practices.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in disaster recovery and/or business continuity roles.

Demonstrable experience managing DR/BCP in a multi-entity or enterprise organization.

Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud services, networking, and security.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional recovery teams across diverse lines of business.

Familiarity with industry frameworks such as ISO, NIST, or COBIT.

Excellent communication, planning, and documentation skills.

Administration experience with tools such as Fusion Framework, AlertMedia, ServiceNow or similar platforms is a plus.

Nice to Have

Background in gaming, entertainment, or high-availability digital services.

Knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance in disaster recovery (e.g., GDPR, SOX).

Experience in remote work / distributed teams\'' continuity planning.

About Take-Two

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company\''s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.Take-Two\''s offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, with a strong focus on creativity, innovation, efficiency, and opportunities for development. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and we provide a great place to pursue your passions. We are committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation, and diversity, and to providing an inclusive environment for all employees.Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on ability and qualifications, not on race, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. For security, we will never ask for personal or financial information via unofficial channels. Any questions can be directed to ..... full job details .....