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Backup Systems Administrators are IT professionals responsible for managing and maintaining data backup and recovery solutions within an organization. They ensure that crucial data is regularly backed up, stored securely, and can be restored quickly in the event of data loss or system failure. Their duties often include monitoring backup jobs, troubleshooting errors, planning backup schedules, and testing data restorations. By safeguarding organizational data, Backup Systems Administrators play a vital role in business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

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To thrive as a Backup Systems Administrator, you need expertise in data backup and recovery processes, storage technologies, and a strong understanding of operating systems and networking, typically supported by a degree in IT or related certifications. Familiarity with backup software such as Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas NetBackup, as well as experience with scripting and automation tools, is often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing data integrity and collaborating with IT teams. These skills ensure reliable data protection, minimize downtime, and maintain business continuity in the event of data loss or system failures.

What are the typical challenges a backup systems administrator faces in maintaining data integrity across multiple platforms?

A Backup Systems Administrator often encounters challenges such as managing backups for diverse systems (on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments), ensuring backup schedules run without conflicts, and verifying that data restores are successful and consistent. Handling large volumes of data, minimizing backup windows, and adapting to evolving security threats are also frequent concerns. Effective communication with IT teams and end-users is essential to coordinate backup policies and respond quickly to incidents.

What is the difference between Backup Systems Administrator vs Network Administrator?

AspectBackup Systems AdministratorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCompTIA Server+, Network+, or similarCompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or similar
Work EnvironmentData centers, IT departments, server roomsOffice networks, data centers, enterprise environments
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging data backups, restoring data, ensuring backup integrityManaging network infrastructure, troubleshooting connectivity, configuring routers/switches

While both roles support IT infrastructure, the Backup Systems Administrator focuses on data protection and recovery, whereas the Network Administrator manages network connectivity and infrastructure. Both roles often collaborate but have distinct technical focuses within the IT environment.

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Temporary to Permanent :: VMware or Win Systems or Data Backup Administrator

Collabera

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time, Temporary

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Company Description

About Collabera

Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 Information Technology (IT) staffing firms in the U.S., with more than $525 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 12,000+ professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia), and Europe (Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom). We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers.

Not only are we committed to meeting and exceeding our customer's needs, but also are committed to our employees' satisfaction as well. We believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success and we make every effort to ensure their satisfaction throughout their tenure with Collabera. As a result of these efforts, we have been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as the "Best Staffing Firm to Work For" for five consecutive years since 2012. Collabera has over 50 offices across the globe with a presence in ten countries and provides staff augmentation, managed services and direct placement services to global 2000 corporations.

For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. Visit www.collabera.com to learn more about our latest job openings.

Awards and Recognitions

--Staffing Industry Analysts: Best Staffing Firm to Work For (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012)

--Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013)

--Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest Minority Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US.

Job Description

Position Details:

Location:  Washington, DC 20420

Job Title:  VMware\Win Systems\Data Backup Administrator

Duration:  7 months (will convert to full time)

Details:

  • IT Managed Services Business Unit has a full-time career opportunity for an action-oriented VMware\Win Systems\Data Backup Administrator to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C.
  • This qualified candidate will operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to perform Win server physical to virtual migrations, and work with VMware and Win System Administrators to build and manage a network of distributed VMware ESX 4.1.i server clusters.
  • This candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of Win 2000, 2003, or 2008 system administration experience, as well as a minimum 5 years experience with VMware infrastructure, and at least 3 years performing data backup and recovery.
  • Additionally, this candidate must have relevant experience installing vCenter 4.0 or 4.1, configuring the virtual switch environment on ESX 4.0.i or 4.1.i ESX clusters, configuring ESX storage pools, and VMware High Availability and Distributed Resource Scheduling.
  • As a member of our IT support team, this individual is expected to support our internal network of servers, print objects, and end-users, participate in after-hours maintenance and support, and perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Data Backup experience (Backup Exec v12.5 or v2012).
  • VMware View.
  • Using VMware for disaster recovery.
  • Experience with VMware vShield.
  • Capacity planning for distributed VMware clusters.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related IT discipline.
  • MS MCSE or equivalent.
  • Storage Area Network (SAN) administration.
  • Server administration - clustered and standalone.
  • A minimum of 5 years professional experience as a Systems Administrator in a win environment.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a VMware System Administrator.
  • Minimum of 3 years as a Data Backup Systems Administrator.
  • Solid understanding of a broad spectrum of information technologies related to servers, storage, networks, printers, and data backups.
  • Experience performing Win 2000/2003/2008 server physical to virtual migrations.
  • Intimate working knowledge of TCP/IP, Win 2003/2008 Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DFS, IIS, SQL Server, Symantec Anti-Virus or Symantec End Point Protection, BigFix, Backup Exec 12.5, Datacenter, Firewalls, Switches, and MS Office Suite.
  • Experience configuring SNMP on Win servers.
  • Experience with VMware auto-provisioning.
  • Experience supporting end-users.
  • Hard worker, independent thinker, dependable, a leader, and adaptable to a changing environment.
Additional Information

To know more or discuss regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Ujjwal Mane
973-805-7557
ujjwal.mane(at)collabera.com

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About Collabera

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Collabera is a Global Digital Solutions Company providing Software Engineering Solutions for the world's most tech-forward organizations in the areas of Engineering, Cloud and Data/AI. With its roots serving the engineering needs of the world's most recognized businesses in Technology, Financial Services, Telecom and Healthcare, Collabera today operates across 60 locations in 11 countries, serves 30% of the Fortune 500, and has exceeded the industry growth rate by 3-4x for several years.

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

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Morristown, NJ, US

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