System Administrator II (Backup/Recovery)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Systems Administrator to provide Windows server support for AFIDC III at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role focuses on backup, recovery, and system health for an Air Force program.

The candidate should have 5+ years in systems administration, a Security+ certification, and US citizenship with an active Secret clearance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• US citizen with current Secret clearance.
• Security+ certification required.
• Extensive Veritas NetBackup and backup hardware experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop backup and recovery plans and validate quarterly restores.
• Perform DISA STIGs compliance checks on all servers and software.
• Notify IT equipment or property custodians for item moves.
• Bundle and conceal excess cabling after installations or repairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Server infrastructure design

Backup & recovery planning

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Veritas NetBackup

SAN storage

VMware

NDMP configurations

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.

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