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Systems Administrator

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The Systems Administrator is a full time, onsite position that provides high quality IT customer ... Manage backup and disaster recovery operations. * Create and maintain procedures and documentation ...

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Sr. Systems Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

$97.40K - $131.90K/yr

As a System Administrator at CGI Federal, you will be responsible for the administration ... Contribute to the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), backup systems, and disk configurations. Conduct ...

Systems Administrator

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Participate in backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes * Manage or support small-scale infrastructure projects What We Are Looking For in a Systems Administrator: * Bachelor ...

Key Responsibilities Systems Administrator * Provide overall technical leadership for enterprise ... Operate and maintain backup and recovery systems, including SAN-based solutions * Conduct routine ...

Systems Administrator Department: Technology Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Director of ... Oversees data backup, recovery, and retention processes, including monitoring job success, testing ...

In this role, you'll perform System Administrator functions, including being responsible for ... VEEAM Backup and Replication * VMware virtualization and experience with VM environments * Oracle ...

- Systems Administrator (mid-level) Location : Montréal, QC or Philadelphia, PA Department : IT ... Perform backup/restore operations and ensure recovery readiness. * Conduct log analysis and root ...

- Systems Administrator (mid-level) Location : Montréal, QC or Philadelphia, PA Department : IT ... Perform backup/restore operations and ensure recovery readiness. * Conduct log analysis and root ...

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How much do backup systems administrator jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for backup systems administrator in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backup Systems Administrator, and why are they important?

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 are Backup Systems Administrators?

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.

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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Infographic showing various Backup Systems Administrator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,927 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


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About Us

From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities.

Job Summary

 

Job Title:              Systems Administrator

Location:              Tempe, Arizona

Reports to:           IT Manager

 ABOUT US

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world's leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations, and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC designs, builds, and commissions mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients.

JOB SUMMARY

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. is currently looking for a Systems Administrator for our Tempe, AZ location. The Systems Administrator position is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Companies computer servers and networks. A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in server-domain system management supporting 200+ users. A bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology from an accredited college or university preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

  • Work on helpdesk tickets and provides quality customer service to staff and clients.
  • Design, install, configure, and test Microsoft Windows Server OSs with all roles-features.
  • Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Microsoft Windows server operating systems and applications and other systems as appropriate, and will recognize and troubleshoot problems with server hardware and applications software.
  • Create and maintain VMware hosts and guest operating systems.
  • Create and maintain vCenter appliance.
  • Diagnose, recognize and troubleshoot problems with server hardware and applications software.
  • Maintain and test backups following 3-2-1 rule.
  • Maintain intranet site utilizing most recent technologies.
  • Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  • Experience with Autodesk CAD programs
  • Experience with Power Apps and Power BI
  • Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
  • Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
  • Research new technology and implement or recommend its implementation.
  • Establishing and documenting standards and procedures, maintaining inventory of technological devices, working with outside vendors, and maintaining backup systems.
  • The job requires flexibility to coordinate with other schedules and may require work after normal business hours.
  • Depending on the layout of the business, significant physical activity is also potentially necessary.
  • Performance network analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Work after normal business hours as required for project work.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Minimum 4 year's experience in server-domain system management supporting 200+ users (5 year's experience preferred).
  • Experience with scripting or computer developing/programming desired.
  • Microsoft Certifications preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management
  • Ability to organize special programs for IT Department
  • Experience with VMware is a must

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES: The requirements listed below are representative of the characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Maintains a professional manner in actions and appearance when representing UMEC.
  • Must prioritize in a fast-paced, hands-on, multi-task environment.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
  • Must work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work independently or in groups under a fast-paced work environment.
  • Must effectively manage time and details.
  • Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Must have organizational skills in handling & archiving technical data.
  • Must comply with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.

 Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to construction job site locations and navigate around construction job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and is also required to travel to construction job site locations as needed.

While visiting job site locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent. 

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Equal Opportunity EmployerAs a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAffirmative Action Policy

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Notice to Prospective EmployeesNotice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent.Employment Type: FULL_TIME