Linux Backup Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

We are currently seeking a Veritas NetBackup Administrator to join our team. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Requires a TS/SCI US Government Security to start.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup infrastructure (Master Server, Media Servers, and Clients).

• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup and restore operations.

• Perform backup policy creation, scheduling, retention management, and lifecycle policies.

• Monitor backup job success rates and resolve failed backup issues promptly.

• Coordinate with infrastructure, storage, database, and application teams for backup requirements.

Maintain backup documentation, operational procedures, and compliance reports.Basic Qualifications

• Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.

• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.

• Experience with backup monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning.

• Position for a system admin Linux or Windows specialty to work primarily with our Veritas NetBackup product.

• Main focus for any candidate for it doesn't necessarily have to be Veritas or even extreme backup system experience but a demonstrated will to learn and desire to be in a specialized position.

• Someone who has worked some backup administration and understands backup and system restore practices. The idea was always they did part-time backup system work and part-time system admin work but our backup system took up a lot of the past individuals time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners

• TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred

• Strong hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup 8.x / 9.x / 10.x.

• Experience with NetBackup Master Server and Media Server administration.

• Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, Exchange, SAP, or other enterprise application backups.

• Linux OS experience.

Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.