BUR Administrator (Colorado Springs, CO)

Maximus; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a BUR Administrator to support mission critical systems for a federal client. You will manage enterprise backup solutions across Unix/Linux, Database, and Windows environments, with daily verification of backups and offsite copies for business continuity.

Onsite role in Colorado Springs, requiring an active Secret clearance and daily presence. Responsibilities include configuring Storage Protect / Spectrum Protect, performing health checks, patching, and capacity planning to

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security clearance is required.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Storage Protect/Spectrum Protect or similar product; data protection for VMware; Windows/Unix; disk and tape backup pools; storage capacity planning + forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and manage Storage Protect / Spectrum Protect instances and clients.
• Manage LAN-based backups, monitor schedules, troubleshoot failures, and ensure daily backups for servers and databases.

Skills

Backup & Recovery

VMware data protection

Unix/Linux

Windows

Disk & Tape backups

Storage capacity planning

Tools

Storage Protect

Spectrum Protect

Job description

General information

Date

Friday, August 7, 2026

City

State

CO

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a BUR Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland.

We are seeking an experienced Backup and Recovery (BUR) Administrator to join our team. As a BUR Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization\'s enterprise backup solutions. Your role will involve configuration, monitoring, administration, and maintenance for the business continuity of Unix / Linux, Database, and Windows servers and virtual machines.

This is an onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO, requiring five days per week onsite and an active Secret Security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS219, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, configure, and manage Storage Protect / Spectrum Protect instances and clients.
• Manage LAN-based backups, monitor schedules, troubleshoot failures, and make sure all servers and databases are successfully backed up daily.
• Configure tape paths, oversee data and server restoration, and ensure retention policies align with business needs.
• Perform periodic health checks, install software patches, optimize performance, and conduct housekeeping for server databases.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Unix / Windows OS knowledge.
• Management of disk and tape backup pools
• Manage offsite copies of backed up data for business continuity
• Conduct storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• An active Secret Security clearance is required.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the following:
• Storage Protect/Spectrum Protect or similar product
• Data protection for VMware
• Windows/Unix
• Disk and tape backup pools
• Storage capacity planning + forecasting
• Must be based around the Colorado Springs, CO area and be available onsite daily.
• This individual will be responsible for the daily operation of mission critical systems on a 24x7x365 workday basis. Shift work will be required.

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TCS219, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

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