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Backup And Recovery Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Linux Systems Admin

Sacramento, CA ยท On-site

$102K - $125K/yr

Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes * Manage service requests and incidents through a ticketing system * Escalate complex issues when appropriate and follow established ...

Database Administrator III

San Diego, CA

$115K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage database backup, recovery, replication, and high availability solutions. * Support database integration with enterprise applications and systems. * Perform capacity planning, monitoring, and ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity. * Oversee enterprise storage platforms and infrastructure lifecycle management initiatives. * Lead and support ...

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AWS (RDS, Aurora), (non-negotiable) Database Backup & Recovery: Tools and strategies for database backups and disaster recovery. Performance Tuning: Query optimization, indexing strategies, and ...

Database Administrator III

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage database backup, recovery, replication, and high availability solutions. * Support database integration with enterprise applications and systems. * Perform capacity planning, monitoring, and ...

Senior Database Administrator III

Riverside, CA ยท On-site

$52 - $71.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and execution. * Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in mission-critical environments. * Manage database access controls and ...

Backup/Recovery, Database Export/Import, Data pump and RMAN. Disaster recovery and Data Guard. Performance tuning. Server and operating system knowledge (Windows, Linux and unix platforms). Requires ...

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Backup And Recovery information

What is a backup and recovery professional?

Backup and recovery professionals are IT specialists responsible for ensuring that an organization's data is regularly backed up and can be restored in case of data loss or system failure. They design, implement, and monitor backup processes, manage storage solutions, and create disaster recovery plans. Their role is critical in protecting business data from threats such as hardware failures, cyberattacks, or accidental deletions. They also test backup systems regularly to ensure quick and effective data recovery when needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in backup and recovery roles?

To excel in Backup and Recovery, you need a strong understanding of data management, storage systems, and backup methodologies, commonly supported by a degree in IT or related certifications. Familiarity with backup software (like Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas), cloud platforms, and disaster recovery planning tools is typically required. Analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring data integrity, minimizing downtime, and swiftly restoring critical systems during incidents.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in backup and recovery roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Backup and Recovery often face challenges such as managing large volumes of data, ensuring backup reliability, and minimizing downtime during restores. These challenges can be addressed by implementing robust backup strategies, regularly testing recovery procedures, and staying current with the latest backup technologies. Collaboration with system administrators and application owners is key to understanding critical data and scheduling backups to minimize business disruption. Proactive monitoring and documentation also help in maintaining smooth operations and quick recovery in case of data loss events.

What is the difference between Backup And Recovery vs Data Analyst?

AspectBackup And RecoveryData Analyst
Required CredentialsIT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft)Degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentIT departments, data centers, cloud environmentsBusiness, finance, marketing teams
Employer & Industry UsageIT firms, corporations with data infrastructureVarious industries analyzing data for insights
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on data protection, disaster recoveryFocus on data analysis, reporting

Backup and Recovery specialists focus on safeguarding data through backups and restoring systems after failures, while Data Analysts interpret data to support business decisions. Both roles require technical skills but serve different purposes within an organization.

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Infographic showing various Backup And Recovery job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

CommVault Systems Engineer

Contact Government Services, LLC

San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site

$123K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

CommVault Systems Engineer (Data Protection / Backup)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced
Department: Technology Support
 
CGS is seeking an experienced CommVault Data Protection Engineer with extensive knowledge and experience in designing, developing, configuring, implementing, testing, troubleshooting, deploying, and supporting backup and recovery technical solutions for a large-scale federal government enterprise’s environment.
 
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
 
Skills and attributes for success:
-       Designed, developed, configured, integrated and secured complex backup, recovery and storage products over wide area network (WAN) in a complex, geographically dispersed solution, ranging from single servers to multi-tier, multi-platform solutions utilizing the Commvault enterprise backup solutions.
-       Create and maintain optimal backup, restore and redundancy solutions for critical data – to include primary/auxiliary copies and VM-based backups. Reviews, plans, and participates in executing regularly scheduled maintenances on the backup/recovery infrastructure.
-       Troubleshoot complex backup and recovery problems to include networking, application, server, hardware, and appliance related backup issues.
-       Provide analytics, usage, capacity planning and reporting within the Commvault management and monitoring solution.
-       Implement regular security updates and patches to related backup application servers and appliances in accordance with Federal Information and Information Systems requirements.
-       Work with operation teams to develop and support enterprise infrastructure processes, tools, and environments to ensure a timely response to backup, restore, and data replication requests.
 
Qualifications:
-       Possesses a strong knowledge of Commvault data protection application.
-       Knowledge of other technologies a plus (LAN, WAN, Microsoft Windows Servers, Linux, SQL database).
-       Experience with DISA STIGs and applying to Commvault related systems.
-       Perform security related tasks which include documentation, vulnerability scan review, assessment support, patch management, and auditing as required
 
Ideally, you will also have:
-       CommVault Certified Engineer
-       Working knowledge of SAN and Cloud storage systems - EMC Unity and PURE Storage.
-       Federal Agency issued security clearance.
 
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
 
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
 
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
 
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
-         Health, Dental, and Vision
-         Life Insurance
-         401k
-         Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
-         Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
 
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
 
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com

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