System Administrator II (Backup/Recovery)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Systems Administrator to support Windows server environments for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role focuses on backup and recovery planning, system health monitoring, and DISA STIGs compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in systems administration, Security+ certification (and one of the Veritas/NB certifications), plus extensive experience with NetBackup, storage, and Linux/Windows

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems administration.
• Must hold Security+ certification.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: VCS-282, VCS-283, or VCS-326.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop backup and recovery plans, create/modify reports/procedures, monitor system health, optimize performance, proactively fix issues, and test backups with quarterly restores.
• Perform annual DISA STIGs compliance checks on all servers and installed software.
• Notify ITEC or PC for all accountable item moves.
• Bundle and conceal excess cabling after installations or repairs.

Skills

Security+ certified

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Server infrastructure concepts

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Veritas NetBackup

NetBackup 9.1

Veritas Backup Exec 21

SAN storage

VADP

NDMP

Tape libraries

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide Windows server support f or 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