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NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java (Backup)

NC · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

About the Backup Team At NinjaOne, the Backup Engineering team is solving one of IT's hardest problems: protecting millions of endpoints, servers, and cloud-managed applications reliably, at scale ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java (Backup)

New York, NY · Remote

$136K - $180K/yr

About the Backup Team At NinjaOne, the Backup Engineering team is solving one of IT's hardest problems: protecting millions of endpoints, servers, and cloud-managed applications reliably, at scale ...

NinjaOne

$119K - $157K/yr

About the Backup Team At NinjaOne, the Backup Engineering team is solving one of IT's hardest problems: protecting millions of endpoints, servers, and cloud-managed applications reliably, at scale ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java (Backup)

Kansas, KS · Remote

$110K - $145K/yr

About the Backup Team At NinjaOne, the Backup Engineering team is solving one of IT's hardest problems: protecting millions of endpoints, servers, and cloud-managed applications reliably, at scale ...

NinjaOne

$111K - $146K/yr

About the Backup Team At NinjaOne, the Backup Engineering team is solving one of IT's hardest problems: protecting millions of endpoints, servers, and cloud-managed applications reliably, at scale ...

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How much do backup engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for backup engineer in the United States is $49.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $62.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Backup Engineer?

A Backup Engineer typically spends their day monitoring backup jobs, troubleshooting failed backups, and ensuring all critical systems are properly protected according to company policies. They conduct routine data restores to verify backup integrity, perform disaster recovery drills, and maintain documentation for compliance purposes. The role often involves collaborating with system administrators, database teams, and help desk staff to identify and resolve data protection issues. This variety keeps the work dynamic and gives Backup Engineers the opportunity to continually expand their technical and problem-solving skills.

What is a Backup Engineer job?

A Backup Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data backup and recovery solutions to ensure business continuity. They configure backup systems, monitor data integrity, and troubleshoot issues to prevent data loss. Backup Engineers also develop disaster recovery plans, optimize storage solutions, and ensure compliance with security policies. Their role is crucial in protecting an organization's critical information from failures, cyber threats, or accidental deletions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Backup Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backup Engineer, you need strong knowledge of data backup, restore, disaster recovery processes, and experience with enterprise backup solutions, often supported by a degree in IT or related certifications. Familiarity with backup tools like Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup, and certifications such as CompTIA Server+ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities are valuable soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure reliable data protection, quick recovery during outages, and efficient teamwork with IT colleagues.

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Infographic showing various Backup Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,639 per year, or $49.3 per hour.
Senior Backup Storage Engineer

Senior Backup Storage Engineer

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Downey, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Senior Backup Storage Engineer
Downey, CA
12+ months
Skills Required:
Senior Backup Storage Engineer is responsible for leading and/or working on the most complex IT infrastructure, modification, installation, testing, implementation, and support of new or existing system hardware and software products. This classification needs to plan, install, configure, test, implement and manage core system hardware and software products in support of an organization's IT architecture and business needs. Special organizational or functional industry position titles for backup storage engineers include but are not limited to Backup/Recovery Engineer, Storage Engineer, Backup Engineer, Backup Administrator, and Storage Administrator. The Senior Backup Storage Engineer, in maintenance and support of various backup and storage systems, (that includes CommVault, Dell/EMC, IBM, NetApp, and Pure Storage), is responsible for the administration, installation, configuration, and maintenance of all backup and storage systems to include creating CommVault backup jobs for Linux, UNIX, Windows hosts, Network Attached Storage (NAS) NDMP, databases (DB2, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), masking/zoning/provisioning of storage to UNIX/Windows/VMware servers, performing data recoveries, and general troubleshooting. The engineer will be responsible for all data backup/recovery support for cloud service providers (Amazon Web Services - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform - GCP, IBM Cloud), planning and upgrading the systems on a regular basis, checking the health of all the systems, and making necessary changes as required. Analyzing issues reported by internal/external teams and making necessary recommendations; planning and designing systems architecture; working with customers to test applications after changes. Upgrading hardware in a timely manner with a minimum downtime window; evaluating new applications software technologies; and/or ensuring the security products are patched on a regular basis.
1. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years working as a backup administrator using, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting CommVault data backup systems for enterprise environments.
2. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years with Dell/EMC, IBM, NetApp, and Pure Storage solutions from midrange to enterprise class storage arrays for enterprise environments.
3. Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years using, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting cloud-based backup, servers, and storage systems for enterprise environments.
The following skill sets are required to perform the Job.
In-depth knowledge of CommVault Complete Data Protection
Vmware data protection and recovery using VADP (Vmware vStorage API for Data Protection)
Configure, administer, tune, and optimize NFS/CIFS protocols on NetApp storage array
Command line and shell scripting
UNIX (IBM AIX, Linux, HP-UX)
TCP/IP, Administration of networking hardware
Requires the possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Regards
Sunil Damagalla
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
E: sunil.d@wati.com D: 279-666-5837

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