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How much do backup and recovery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for backup and recovery in the United States is $17.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

What's a good backup and recovery career?

A backup and recovery career typically involves managing data backup systems, restoring data after failures, and ensuring data integrity. Roles such as Backup Administrator or Data Recovery Specialist often require knowledge of backup tools, scripting skills, and certifications like CompTIA Server+ or vendor-specific credentials. These positions are common in IT departments and may require working in 24/7 environments or on-call schedules.
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Infographic showing various Backup And Recovery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,235 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Supervisor, IT Enterprise Storage & Backup

Arizona Public Service

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Arizona Public Service rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Summary
Supervisor, IT Enterprise Storage & Backup
As a Supervisor, IT Enterprise Storage & Backup, you'll lead the team responsible for protecting and maintaining the critical technology systems that support APS's operations. By ensuring reliable storage, backup, recovery, and data protection services, you'll help keep essential business systems available, secure, and resilient. Your leadership will enable teams across APS to operate confidently, supporting the reliable delivery of energy to Arizona communities.
What Your Day Would Be Like:
  • Lead a team responsible for the availability, performance, and reliability of enterprise storage, backup, and data protection services.
  • Partner with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure technology solutions meet operational needs and strategic priorities.
  • Drive the successful support and lifecycle management of critical infrastructure platforms that keep business systems running smoothly.
  • Guide incident response and recovery efforts, helping minimize disruption and maintain business continuity.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and direction to team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Support infrastructure projects and technology initiatives that enhance system resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Who We're Looking For:
  • Experience leading teams responsible for enterprise storage, backup, recovery, or infrastructure operations.
  • Strong technical knowledge of storage platforms, backup technologies, data protection solutions, and related infrastructure services.
  • Ability to lead through complex technical challenges and support effective incident response and problem resolution.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to build partnerships across technical and business teams.
  • Experience working with vendors and stakeholders to deliver reliable technology services and drive business outcomes.
  • A proactive leader who values accountability, continuous improvement, and developing team talent.

Minimum Requirements
Supervisor, IT Enterprise Storage & Backup
  • Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
  • PLUS five (5) years' prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
  • Fundamental understanding of I&O business operations, processes, and business unit(s) systems utilized within the organization.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of service management concepts and practical applications.
  • An understanding of process improvement, performance management and resource management

Preferred Special Skill, knowledge or Qualifications:
  • Prior leadership experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of all infrastructure technologies (compute, storage, back-up, networking, cloud computing, physical infrastructure, infrastructure management tools and monitoring tools.)

Major Accountabilities
1) Leads the overall objectives and roadmap for the Enterprise Storage and Backup teams to deliver successful solutions that drive business value.
2) Leads the day-to-day activities of a team in the support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise storage and backup services that support business processes and conform to IT guidelines, architectures, and operational standards.
3) Leads the team in the resolution of storage, backup, recovery, availability, capacity, performance, and data protection issues by identifying, recommending, and implementing appropriate solutions.
4) Leads team support for integration of new and existing enterprise storage and backup capabilities through overall infrastructure architecture. Balances preferred technical architecture, operational standards, resiliency requirements, and business needs to provide effective solutions and ensure customer support.
5) Manages work group costs within approved budget. Continually works to improve department work processes, operational efficiency, service reliability, and cost effectiveness.
6) Supports unit-level strategic plans that align with corporate and Information Technology plans. Supports client planning and prioritization for storage, backup, recovery, lifecycle, and data protection initiatives. Assigns, directs, facilitates, reviews, and approves unit work activities to ensure effectiveness and productivity of the work unit. Maintains knowledge and understanding of business processes. Leads work activities to meet client expectations.
7) Develops and retains a highly skilled technical team by implementing performance management practices and ensuring staff has the technical and business skills to support the objectives of the organization. Develops team members and guides their efforts to continually improve the delivery of storage, backup, recovery, and data protection services. Provides feedback, coaching, training, and development opportunities to create a high-performing team.
8) Provides technical expertise when dealing with complex enterprise storage, backup, recovery, capacity, performance, lifecycle, and project challenges. Serves as an escalated level of customer support in situations of high complexity or workload.
9) Partners with architecture, cybersecurity, application, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure enterprise storage and backup services meet availability, resiliency, recovery, compliance, and customer requirements.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Home based:Home based employees primarily work from their home offices and come into an APS facility on an as-needed basis.
  • Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
  • Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
  • Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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