Principal,DisasterRecoveryEngineer

**_About Northern Trust:_** Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Position : Principal, Disaster Recovery Engineer Location : Pune We are seeking an accomplished Principal IT Disaster Recovery Engineer to serve as the organization's foremost authority on resilience, recoverability, and business continuity. This role demands a practitioner who can architect enterprise-grade DR strategies across hybrid environments, lead cross-functional response efforts, and embed a culture of preparedness throughout the organization. Operating at the intersection of cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and governance, you will own end-to-end DR lifecycle management — from design and testing through executive reporting and regulatory compliance. You will act as a technical mentor, program lead, and incident commander, directly influencing the organization's risk posture and its ability to withstand and recover from disruptive events. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **DR Strategy & Architecture** * Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of enterprise DR and Business Continuity (BC) programs across cloud and on-premises environments. * Architect multi-region and hybrid failover solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP, incorporating active-active, active-passive, and pilot-light patterns. * Define Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for all critical systems and ensure solutions consistently meet contractual and regulatory thresholds. * Establish i