Backup Administrator

Optimal Solutions Inc.; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Backup Administrator to ensure data integrity and availability through advanced backup systems. This role includes designing and implementing backup solutions and managing disaster recovery strategies. Candidates must have a solid technical background in backup technologies, experience with various backup software, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize backup processes. This position offers remote work flexibility, requiring one day on-site per week.

Qualifications

• 10 years IT experience with 5 years in Backup Administration required.
• Strong technical background in backup technologies essential.
• IAT II or higher 8570/8140 Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery solutions.
• Monitor backup jobs and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain backup policies and procedures.

Skills

Backup Administration

Troubleshooting

Data Replication

Disaster Recovery

Collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Netbackup

Commvault

Veeam

Backup Exec

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Location:

• Montgomery, AL
• Ogden, UT
• Mechanicsburg, PA

Must be willing to work remotely with one day on-site per week.

Education: Associates Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Clearance: Secret

Certification:

• IAT II or higher 8570/8140 Certification.
• Enterprise Storage Certification

Experience:

• Proven experience of 10 years IT experience with 5 years in Backup Administration
• Hands-on experience with backup software (e.g., Netbackup, Commvault, Veeam, Backup Exec).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

Job Description

The Backup Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and availability of our company’s data through effective backup and recovery solutions. The candidate shall be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of backup systems, as well as managing data replication and disaster recovery strategies. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background in backup technologies and a proven track record of implementing and managing backup solutions in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Backup and Recovery Specialist role encompasses designing, implementing, and maintaining backup and recovery solutions to uphold data integrity and availability. This includes monitoring backup jobs and system performance, and promptly troubleshooting any arising issues. Responsibilities extend to developing and maintaining backup policies, procedures, and documentation, as well as conducting regular testing of backup and disaster recovery procedures to ensure reliability. Collaborating with other IT teams ensures seamless integration of backup systems with other infrastructure components. Furthermore, evaluating and recommending new backup technologies and solutions to meet evolving business needs is crucial. Managing data replication and offsite backup processes supports disaster recovery efforts. Providing technical support and assistance to end-users and IT staff on backup-related matters is also part of the role. Close collaboration with vendors to address hardware issues and replacements ensures smooth operations.