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krg technology inc

Backup Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Backup Engineer Location: Alpharetta, GA & Cincinnati, OH Duration: Full Time History with solid ... Configuring CIFS and NFS shares from storage boxes to servers. Capacity Planning -Backup data ...

Apex Systems

Senior Backup Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

Senior Backup Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois (Partial Remote) Role Overview We are seeking a ... Operating Systems: Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux (RHEL preferred), and VMware ESXi.

Apex Systems

$80K - $108K/yr

Senior Backup Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois (Partial Remote) Role Overview We are seeking a ... Operating Systems: Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux (RHEL preferred), and VMware ESXi.

Koniag Services, Inc.

Partner with database and server engineering teams to align storage and backup design with application recovery requirements. * Maintain accurate documentation of storage architecture, backup ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java | Backup

New York, NY · Remote

$136K - $180K/yr

Our work spans three squads (Server Backup, Endpoint Backup, and SaaS Backup), covering everything ... We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on ...

NinjaOne

$119K - $157K/yr

Our work spans three squads (Server Backup, Endpoint Backup, and SaaS Backup), covering everything ... We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on ...

NinjaOne

$111K - $146K/yr

Our work spans three squads (Server Backup, Endpoint Backup, and SaaS Backup), covering everything ... We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java | Backup

NC · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

Our work spans three squads (Server Backup, Endpoint Backup, and SaaS Backup), covering everything ... We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on ...

NinjaOne

Senior Software Engineer, Java | Backup

Kansas, KS · Remote

$110K - $145K/yr

Our work spans three squads (Server Backup, Endpoint Backup, and SaaS Backup), covering everything ... We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for server backup engineer in the United States is $101,706.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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

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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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