Senior Veeam Backup Technician

Koitecc Solutions; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Solution Architects (CSA) in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Senior Veeam Backup Technician to manage enterprise backups and DR planning on site. You will monitor, test, and optimize backup environments, collaborating with security and operations teams to meet DoD standards.

Qualifications include active Secret clearance, 3+ years configuring systems for compliance, and proficiency with Veeam and PowerShell scripting.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum 3 years configuring systems for compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Security+ certification OR qualifying bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Veeam Backup Solution.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Manage backup systems and troubleshoot failed jobs.
• Monitor backup jobs and alerts to ensure validity and frequency.
• Maintain and update disaster recovery plans and BC documents.
• Analyze enterprise systems to determine risks and DR best practices.
• Schedule and conduct backup and DR plan testing regularly.
• Ensure compliance with security and change-management policies.
• Set up and configure Veeam on servers/clients and optimize schedules.
• Interface with vendors for issue escalation.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Education

Security+ certification OR qualifying bachelor's degree

Tools

Veeam Backup Solution

PowerShell

Job description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Senior Veeam Backup Technician to support a program onsite in Pensacola, FL.

CSA is looking for a Veeam Backup Technician who will be responsible for managing our enterprise backups to ensure disaster recovery.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Your Role Will Make an Impact:

• Managing backup systems, including troubleshooting failed jobs and running make-up jobs as necessary on a daily basis
• Monitoring backup jobs and alerts to ensure that backups are valid and occurring on a desired frequency
• Maintaining, updating and documenting the enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including new acquisitions when necessary
• Conducting analysis of enterprise systems to determine risks and implement disaster recovery best practices
• Scheduling, managing, and conducting backup testing and disaster recovery plan testing on a frequent basis
• Ensuring compliance with departmental policies (i.e., change management, security standards, release management, incident management)
• Setup and configure Veeam on server/client .
• Monitor daily Veeam activity and reporting to proactively avoid issues
• Modify and optimize backup schedules.
• Improve automation and productivity of backups through scripting enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve missed and failed Veeam backups.
• Interface with vendors for escalation of issues
• Update Veeam policies and procedures.
• Good Knowledge on handing virtual infrastructure and VMs.
• Good skills on performance optimization.
• Solving complicated Hardware cases and Liaising with Hardware Vendor/ Veeam support

Requirements:

What You Will Need to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in configuring systems and hardware for compliance standards and with interpreting technical assessments and communicating security issues to program leadership.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Security+ certification OR qualifying bachelors degree to meet DoD8140 DCWF WRC 451 requirements

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with Cybersecurity assessments using DoD hardening, RMF controls, CIS Benchmarks, and automated solutions.
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for securing networks, servers, and computers to enhance overall security.
• Experience with system administration supporting DoD network systems, including Navy systems.
• Experience with scripting, including PowerShell.
• Experience with: Veeam Backup Solution
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a dynamic and fluid environment.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Computing Environment Certification for designated Operating Systems.
• Bachelor's degree.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).