Backup & Recovery Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Backup & Recovery Specialist to support a global client in Leeds. The role involves managing data backup services, incident recovery solutions, and ensuring the security of customer data. Candidates should possess at least 6 years of experience in the field and be familiar with tools and frameworks like AWS, Veritas, and disaster recovery protocols. This position offers potential for remote work, focused on helping clients maintain business continuity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in security & incident recovery solutions.
• Experience with maintaining hardware, software, firewalls.
• Deep understanding of resilience and recovery components.

Responsibilities

• Managing and assessing backup services to ensure critical data security.
• Monitoring and optimizing customers’ data protection environments.
• Preparing for new services and maintaining compliance with standards.

Skills

Security & Incident Recovery

Backup

Disaster Recovery

Data Resilience

Automation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Information Technology

Tools

Veritas

Dell

Rubrik

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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Backup & Recovery Specialist, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

McNally Recruitment Ltd

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are souring Resilience Consultants of all levels for our client who is a Global Leader within their field. These positions are for the UK division working remotely, except for the occasional client visit. Candidates must be located and authorised to work in the UK without ANY visa requirements. (including Dependant & Post Study Work Visas).

Please note this is NOT a SOC type role, but requires experience and focus on Security & Incident Recovery (Backup, disaster recovery, business continuity and data resilience).

Job Role

• Managing data backup services, providing our customers with a lifeline to their critical data when they need it most.
• Assessing backup environments to detect pain points and transform them into opportunities for improvement. Ensure customer data remains secure and recoverable, all while providing essential business continuity services.
• Monitor and analyze customers’ data protection environment, constantly fine-tuning and optimizing for peak performance.
• Through automation and analytics, you’ll diagnose issues and uncover causes, all while delivering incident recovery services.
• Play a key role in preparing for new services and changes, overseeing the change process, and maintaining compliance with regulatory, legal, and professional standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in supporting and implementing Security & Incident Recovery solutions
• Experience with maintaining hardware, software, and network firewalls and encryption protocols
• Experience of NIST CSF Respond and Recover domains
• Deep understanding of Resilience and Recovery Components e.g., Veritas, Dell, Rubrik
• Experience working with Hyperscalers e.g. AWS, Azure or GCP

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other related fields
• One or more security certifications, e.g., CompTIA Security+ or CCSK