System Administrator II (Backup/Recovery)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Systems Administrator to support Windows servers for the AF INC III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. The role requires US citizenship, a Secret clearance, and Security+ certification, with extensive NetBackup, SAN storage, and VMware experience.

The position is full-time and involves backup planning, DISA STIG checks, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise-level infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems administration.
• Must be US citizen with current Secret clearance.
• Security+ certification required.
• Experience with Veritas NetBackup, SAN storage, VADP, NDMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop backup and recovery plans and test quarterly restores.
• Perform DISA STIGs compliance checks on all servers.
• Notify IT custodians for item moves and maintain cabling.
• Maintain server infrastructures and monitor performance.

Skills

Security+ certified

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Systems admin exp

Education

HS diploma

GED

Tools

Veritas NetBackup

Veritas Backup Exec

SAN storage

VMware VADP

NDMP

Tape libraries

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide Windows server support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Develop backup and recovery plans, create/modify reports/processes/procedures, monitor system health, optimize system performance, proactively fix issues, identify and resolve network anomalies, conduct trends and analysis, and test/validate backups with quarterly restores.
• Perform annual DISA STIGs compliance checks on all servers and installed software.
• Notify appropriate Information Technical Equipment Custodian (ITEC) or Property Custodian (PC) for all accountable item moves.
• Bundle and conceal all excess system or peripheral cabling after each installation or repair.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in systems administration. HS diploma or GED. Must be Security+ certified. Must hold one of the following certifications: Veritas Certified Specialist: VCS-282: Veritas NetBackup 9.1 Administrator; VCS-283: Veritas NetBackup 9.1 and NetBackup Appliance 4.1 Administrator; or VCS-326: Administration of Veritas Backup Exec 21 exam. Extensive experience with Veritas NetBackup, SAN attached storage, VADP (VMWare) and NDMP configurations, tape libraries, Windows and Linux operating systems, physical and virtual systems, and other enterprise level backup hardware/software. Experience with bare metal restores is required. Excellent communication skills, analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, and an ability to conceptualize server infrastructures and configurations. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled