The system engineer should have a good understanding of what a disaster recovery plan is, and how one is created and executed. Systems engineers often design and create recovery plans and redundant systems to withstand different scenarios, such as power outages and natural disasters.

Tips:

• Discuss similar past experiences, if any. Outline the steps you took to recover.


• Demonstrate understanding of how to account for physical and electronic assets while maintaining customer satisfaction during any disasters.


• Display the ability to create a disaster recovery plan that accounts for multiple factors.

Sample Answer:

“In my former position, I collaborated closely with a colleague to develop a disaster recovery plan for an internet service provider. To maintain their business continuity, they needed a cloud-based, redundant data centre that would be accessible regardless of the failure of any single site. After we had designed and developed this plan, the organization adopted our design and implemented it. As a result, the company now has a functioning data recovery centre."