System Administrator II (Backup/Recovery)

Abacus Technology; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology is seeking a System Administrator II (Backup/Recovery) to support Windows server infrastructure for the AF Intranet Control (AFINC) III program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position, requiring 5+ years in system administration and Veritas backup expertise.

The role emphasizes design, implementation, and testing of backup/recovery processes, DISA STIGs compliance, and ongoing system monitoring. U.S. citizenship and a current Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems administration experience.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Security+ certification required.
• Certifications: VCS-282, VCS-283, or VCS-326 for Veritas backups.

Responsibilities

• Develop backup and recovery plans and test quarterly restores.
• Monitor system health and optimize performance.
• Perform DISA STIGs compliance checks on all servers and software.
• Notify IT Custodians for asset moves.
• Bundle and conceal excess cabling after installations or repairs.

Skills

Systems administration

Security+

Backup/Recovery

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Veritas NetBackup

SAN storage

NDMP

VMware VADP

Veritas Backup Exec

Tape libraries

Job description

System Administrator II (Backup/Recovery)

Job Locations

US-AL-Montgomery

Job ID: 2025-8446

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