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Info Way Solutions

Backup Engineer

Downey, CA · On-site

Info Way Solutions is a company seeking a Backup Engineer to manage data protection in a hybrid cloud environment. The role involves deploying, supporting, and maintaining data backup and recovery ...

krg technology inc

Backup Engineer

Alpharetta, GA

Backup Engineer Location: Alpharetta, GA & Cincinnati, OH Duration: Full Time History with solid ... Capacity Planning -Backup data growth planning & procurement. Identify opportunities for improving ...

Noblesoft Technologies

Backup Engineer

Raritan, NJ · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Backup Engineer - Veritas NetBackup Location: Raritan, NJ (5days onsite) * Install and configure ... Knowledge of EMC Data Domain DD2500/DD9500/DD990/DD9800/DD6300 and DD VE Version 4.0 * Maintain ...

Apex Systems

Senior Backup Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Chicago, Illinois (Partial Remote) Role Overview We are seeking a technical Senior Backup Engineer to assist with designing, implementing, and automating enterprise backup, cyber recovery, and data ...

Apex Systems

$80K - $108K/yr

Chicago, Illinois (Partial Remote) Role Overview We are seeking a technical Senior Backup Engineer to assist with designing, implementing, and automating enterprise backup, cyber recovery, and data ...

Apex Systems

Senior Backup Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

Chicago, Illinois (Partial Remote) Role Overview We are seeking a technical Senior Backup Engineer to assist with designing, implementing, and automating enterprise backup, cyber recovery, and data ...

Koniag Services, Inc.

Coordinate data migration from legacy on-premises storage to cloud‑based storage (e.g., Amazon S3 ... Partner with database and server engineering teams to align storage and backup design with ...

Judge Group, Inc.

SRE/BackUp Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70 - $75/hr

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Backup Engineer

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

PROLIM Global Corporation
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 11 hours ago

Job description

Job Title: Backup Engineer - System Administrator
Role: Location: Jersey City, NJ / Dallas, TX / Tampa, FL (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Job ID: 10451721
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Backup Engineer with a solid background in system administration, backup operations, and infrastructure technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong scripting skills, hands-on expertise in both Windows and/or Linux administration, and familiarity with modern cloud and containerized environments. This role involves supporting enterprise backup systems, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing storage and backup processes.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage, monitor, and optimize enterprise backup systems and storage platforms.
  • Perform regular backup, recovery, and restoration operations across multiple platforms.
  • Administer Windows and/or Linux servers, including system configuration and patching.
  • Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to streamline operational tasks.
  • Support cloud-based infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams on containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Utilize configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet for system automation.
  • Troubleshoot networking components including DNS, firewalls, routing, and connectivity issues.
  • Ensure best practices in data protection, compliance, and security standards are maintained.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 8+ years of experience as a System Administrator with a focus on platform, storage, and backup technologies.
  • Strong scripting expertise in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
  • Proficiency in Windows Server and/or Linux system administration.
  • Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies - Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Experience with configuration management tools - Ansible, Chef, Puppet.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, firewalls, ports, and protocols.

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