Application Opening - Friday, April 24, 2026 Application Deadline - Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as this job announcement will close at any time, but not earlier than 11:59PM PST,u00a0Friday, Mayu00a022, 2026u00a0 Salary range: $156,000 to $196,300 annually Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX), Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer.u00a0 Nature of Work: This is a full-time position. The department supports a hybrid work schedule in compliance with City & County of San Francisco policies on remote work Work Location: Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the Department of Technology, (1 S Van Ness, Ave San Francisco, CA 94103).u00a0 However, there may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City and County of San Francisco as necessary. Are you ready to make an impact in one of the most innovative cities? The San Francisco Department of Technology (DT) (is looking for passionate IT professionals to help shape the future of technology in San Francisco As the centralized technology services provider for the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), DT delivers critical infrastructure and services to over 33,000 employeesu2014supporting public safety, municipal broadband, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and more With a $140M+ annual budget and a team of 300+ experts, DT is leading the charge in digital transformation. DT provides services through our core areas of IT Excellence:u00a0u00a0 + IT Project Management Officeu00a0 + Enterprise Application Servicesu00a0 + Cloud Center of Excellenceu00a0 + IT Operations and Support including the Service Desk and NOCu00a0 + City Infrastructure including the Network, Telcom and Data Centersu00a0 + Office of Cybersecurity including Cyber Defense, Identity Management and Disaster Recoveryu00a0 + Public Safety Systems and Municipal Broadband Fiberu00a0 + SFGovTV Broadcasting Servicesu00a0 + IT Finance and Administration Servicesu00a0 + Emerging Technologiesu00a0 Why Join Us?u00a0 Innovative & Impactful Work At DT, you wonu2019t just work on ITu2014youu2019ll power a city. Your expertise will directly impact the residents of San Francisco, from closing the digital divide to ensuring secure, efficient city operations.u00a0 Benefits of Working for CCSF:u00a0 In addition to challenging and rewarding work, the City provides a generous suite of benefits to its employees.u00a0 + Competitive pay, benefits, and retirement optionsu00a0 + Career growth opportunities through training, internal mobility, and subsidized educationu00a0 + Diverse work environment in a diverse cityu00a0 Join the team thatu2019s shaping the future of technology in San Francisco. Apply today and be part of a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven ITu00a0team In the Department of Technology, Office of Cybersecurity, the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Specialist plays a key role in the preparation and execution of the Technology Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity/ Continuity of Operations Plans.u00a0 Major functions in this role include (and are not limited to): + Work with City departments to plan, design, and test the resilience solutions for all critical City systems to support the citywide technology resilience program + Conduct detailed Technology Risk assessment and Business Impact Analysisu00a0 + Review City departments completed Technology Risk and Business Impact Analysis for completeness + Develop resilience reports that identify gaps and recommendations from Technology Risk assessment and Business Impact Analysis + Maintains knowledge on the current and emerging developments/trends for IT Disaster Recovery technology and resilience solutions + Collaborate with technical engineering teams to understand the evolving architectures to plan, design and test the resilience solutions + Collaborate with technical, non-technical, and management stakeholders + Review and provide recommendations for client departments Technology Disaster recovery Plans and Business Continuity/ Continuity of Operations Plans + Develop and maintain Business Continuity/ Continuity of Operations Plans for the department and each division + Review the completeness of technology recovery plans and procedures for critical technology systems and applications for completeness + Design, plan, coordinate and execute technology resilience test/exercise with recovery teams for all critical technology systems and applications + Support natural, human-caused and technology disaster/emergencies during the activations of Emergency Operations Center/Department Operation Center Minimum Qualifications Education:u00a0An associate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university OR its equivalent in terms of total course credits/units [i.e., at least sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter credits/units with a minimum of twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter credits/units in one of the fields above or a closely-related field]. Experience:u00a0Three (3) years of experience analyzing, installing, configuring, enhancing, and/or maintaining the components of an enterprise network. Substitution:u00a0Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/ forty-five (45) quarter units with a minimum of 10 semester / 15 quarter units in one of the fields above or a closely related field. Completion of the 1010 Information Systems Trainee Program may be substituted for the required degree. Desirable Qualifications + Possess an industry-recognized certification in Business Continuity Planningu00a0 + Strong applied communication and presentation skills + Possess 2u20133 years of experience in IT System Infrastructure Disaster Recovery and the Business Continuity field + Knowledgeable in current Disaster Recovery planning methodologies, tools, and technologies + Experienced in planning and executing technology recovery testing exercises for applications and systems across enterprise data centers and cloud platforms + Demonstrated proficiency in executing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs, managing process improvement initiatives, and applying the full disaster recovery lifecycle Verification:u00a0Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employeru2019s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employeeu2019s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Note:u00a0Falsifying oneu2019s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final application deadline unless otherwise noted.u00a0 One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. What Else Should I Know Selection Proceduresu00a0 The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidatesu2019 job-related knowledge, skills and abilities. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to evaluate candidate qualifications. This typically includes an oral interview and/or a written or performance exercise.u00a0u00a0 If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet theu00a0 Department needs will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.u00a0 How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged toapplyimmediatelyu00a0as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before Friday, May 22, 2026. + Your application MUST include a resume. To upload, please attach using the
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Disaster Recovery and Resilience Specialist (1043)- Department of Technology