Backup Administrator

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing backup and recovery solutions for various data sources, including databases, file systems, and virtual machines.
• Configuring and managing backup software and hardware infrastructure.
• Monitoring backup jobs and performing regular backups to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Testing backup and recovery processes to ensure they meet recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).
• Troubleshooting backup and recovery issues and providing timely resolution.
• Collaborating with IT teams to identify and mitigate risks related to data loss and system downtime.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance on backup and recovery best practices.
• Documenting backup and recovery processes, procedures, and configurations.
• Staying updated on emerging technologies and trends in backup and recovery.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in backup and recovery engineering or a related role.
• Strong understanding of backup and recovery concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with backup software such as Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, or Veeam.
• Knowledge of backup storage technologies, including tape libraries, disk-based storage, and cloud storage.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) (optional but beneficial).

Skill Set:

• Backup and Recovery Solutions
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Backup Software Administration
• Storage Technologies
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Documentation
• Continuous Improvement

This Backup and Recovery Engineer role requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of innovative business backup and restoration solutions that drive business continuity programs.