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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud Ops DR Automation Lead - **Company:** LTM Inc - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $73,830.0 - $132,313.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Replication, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Windows PowerShell, Automatic Programming, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Terraform - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=83570c68d29dae96 ## About the Role * Experience in Financial Services Insurance or other highly regulated industries. * Knowledge of Azure Site Recovery Azure Backup and Infrastructure-as-Code automation. * Experience with PowerShell Terraform Azure DevOps or other automation tools. Relevant certifications such as * Microsoft Azure Administrator Architect * Certified Business Continuity Professional * Certified Information Systems Security Professional * Certified Information Security Manager ## Description * Disaster Recovery Strategy Execution * Lead the design implementation testing and continuous improvement of enterprise Disaster Recovery strategies frameworks and recovery capabilities. * Drive DR automation initiatives by leveraging Azure native and cloud-based resiliency solutions to improve recovery effectiveness and reduce recovery timelines. * Ensure successful execution of DR programs across infrastructure applications databases and cloud environments. * Cloud Resilience Recovery. * Assess design and improve DR capabilities across cloud platforms with primary focus on Microsoft Azure and secondary exposure to AWS. * Validate Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives for critical business services. * Implement and optimize cloud-based backup replication failover and recovery solutions. * Risk Governance Compliance. * Conduct and manage Risk and Control Self Assessments to ensure alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory requirements. * Collaborate with Governance Risk and Compliance teams to address audit findings remediation activities and regulatory obligations. * Ensure DR and resilience practices comply with industry standards and regulations including. oSOX oGDPR oFFIEC oEnterprise Risk Management Policies * Testing Validation * Develop and execute DR test plans failover exercises tabletop simulations and recovery validation activities. * Lead post-test reviews and root cause analyses to identify opportunities for process and technology improvements. * Ensure testing outcomes meet audit regulatory and business requirements. * Stakeholder Program Management. * Partner closely with the Business Continuity Program Manager to align business continuity and disaster recovery objectives. * Coordinate cross functional teams across Infrastructure Cloud Security Application and Business units. * Serve as the primary point of contact for DR governance status reporting and executive communications. * Present recovery readiness metrics risks and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. * Asset Infrastructure Resilience. * Support DR related processes tied to IT Asset Management Configuration Management and Critical Infrastructure protection. * Monitor recovery readiness and recommend enhancements based on testing results audit observations emerging risks and industry best practices. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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