Backup & Recovery Engineer
Backup & Recovery Engineer
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Job Description
As a Remote Backup & Recovery Engineer you will be responsible for designing implementing monitoring and managing enterprise-level data protection solutions across the organizations infrastructure. You will ensure that critical data is backed up securely efficiently and in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Your role also includes performing regular recovery testing maintaining documentation and coordinating disaster recovery plans with other IT teams.
This position requires expertise in backup technologies cloud-based storage virtualization and disaster recovery (DR) strategies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented security-conscious and capable of supporting 24/7 business continuity needs in a remote distributed environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and maintain backup and disaster recovery (DR) solutions across cloud virtual and physical environments
Monitor test and troubleshoot backup jobs to ensure data integrity and rapid recovery capabilities
Manage enterprise backup tools such as Veeam Commvault Veritas NetBackup Rubrik Acronis or native cloud solutions (e.g. AWS Backup Azure Backup)
Develop and implement data retention policies that align with legal compliance and business continuity requirements
Perform regular backup restores and disaster recovery drills to validate readiness and data availability
Collaborate with infrastructure cloud and security teams to ensure backups are aligned with system configurations encryption standards and RTO/RPO goals
Automate routine backup and monitoring tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell Python or Bash
Support migration of backup systems during cloud adoption or infrastructure modernization
Maintain documentation for backup processes recovery procedures and incident response playbooks
Assist with audit and compliance activities related to data protection including reporting and controls testing
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or equivalent work experience
1-2 years of experience in enterprise backup and recovery engineering or systems administration
Hands-on experience with backup solutions (e.g. Veeam Rubrik Commvault NetBackup Acronis Zerto)
Familiarity with cloud-native backup tools and cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud)
Strong knowledge of storage technologies (SAN NAS object storage) and virtualization platforms (VMware Hyper-V)
Scripting experience for automation and monitoring (e.g. PowerShell Python Bash)
Understanding of RPO/RTO data lifecycle management and compliance implications (e.g. SOX HIPAA GDPR)
Excellent documentation and communication skills in a remote team environment
Employment Type
Full Time
