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w3r Consulting

UNIX Engineer 3

Rochester, NY · On-site

... Administrator certification desired. o Language: UNIX shell scripting and Perl - Maintains an ... Enterprise backup solutions (IBM TSM). - Experience with OS and/or software based clustering ...

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Systems Engineer (Tableau Platform)

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$90K - $144K/yr

Administer and support Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud, including installation, configuration ... Utilize native command-line utilities (TSM, Tabcmd), Advanced Management tools (Resource Monitoring ...

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for tsm backup admin in the United States is $39.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $53.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a TSM Backup Admin, you need expertise in data backup and recovery concepts, familiarity with IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager), and experience with operating systems like Windows and Linux. Proficiency with backup tools, scripting languages (such as PowerShell or Shell), and understanding of storage hardware are essential, along with any relevant certifications like IBM Certified Deployment Professional. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you resolve issues and coordinate with IT teams. These skills ensure reliable data protection, minimize downtime, and maintain business continuity in enterprise environments.

What are TSM Backup Admins?

TSM Backup Admins are IT professionals responsible for managing and maintaining IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager, or TSM) backup solutions. Their duties include configuring backup policies, monitoring backup jobs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data protection and recovery for critical systems. They work closely with other IT teams to safeguard data assets, automate backup processes, and perform regular restores to verify data integrity. TSM Backup Admins also handle software upgrades, performance tuning, and compliance with data retention policies.

What are some common challenges faced by TSM Backup Administrators, and how can they be addressed?

TSM Backup Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of data, ensuring timely backups, and troubleshooting failed backup jobs. They may also need to coordinate with various teams to schedule backup windows that minimize business disruption. Staying up-to-date with IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly TSM) updates and best practices is crucial, as is developing strong problem-solving skills to quickly address backup or restore issues. Regular monitoring, thorough documentation, and proactive communication with other IT teams help mitigate these challenges and maintain an efficient backup environment.

What is the difference between Tsm Backup Admin vs Tsm Storage Administrator?

AspectTsm Backup AdminTsm Storage Administrator
CertificationsIBM Certified Administrator, Backup & Recovery certificationsIBM Certified Storage Administrator, Data Storage certifications
Work EnvironmentData centers, IT departments managing backupsStorage arrays, SAN/NAS environments, data centers
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging backup policies, restoring data, ensuring backup integrityManaging storage hardware, configuring storage solutions, optimizing data storage

While both roles involve data management within IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM), the Tsm Backup Admin focuses on backup and recovery processes, whereas the Tsm Storage Administrator specializes in storage hardware and infrastructure. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and professionals target the right skills and certifications for each role.

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UNIX Engineer 3

UNIX Engineer 3

w3r Consulting

Rochester, NY • On-site

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Summary Description:
The Unix Engineer position manages a network of servers, providing on-call, 24x7x365 support, and some weekend work.UNIX-based OS specific duties include responsibility for knowledge of kernel and network services, and are responsible for installation, maintenance and administration of multiple UNIX servers: including IBM AIX, Sun Solaris, and multiple Linux Distributions (RedHat, SUSE, CentOS ) across multiple locations.
Essential Resource Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
Level III
- Provides 24 x 7 overall Operations/Deployment/Problem support for the Unix environments
- Provides advanced level of deployment functions for the Unix environments
- Monitors and reviews contractual agreements, including long and short term planning strategies
- Develops organizational standards for Unix system design, utilization and vendor support
- Recommends and leads large scale process improvements to the overall Unix Methodology
- Leads medium to larger projects as directed by management
- Defines scope, objectives and needs for new or revised documentation of existing Unix installations
- Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) as they relate to the support of Unix systems
- Provides direction and oversees Intern/Contract/Temp help/Level I & II staff, as needed
- Develops expertise in a Unix technology discipline and acts as a company SME in that area
- Must possess a working knowledge of LAN based protocols and technical knowledge of server communications related to Windows O/S
- Knowledge of Windows NT in a server environment, and in interaction with UNIX is HIGHLY desirable.
- Ability to respond quickly to issues facing high availability, high demand, enterprise wide services a must.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and be on pager coverage.
- Sun Certified Solaris Administrator certification desired. o Language: UNIX shell scripting and Perl
- Maintains an advanced level of knowledge on Unix technologies appropriate to client
- Provides overall advanced operations support for the Unix environments through daily/weekly/monthly/annually defined maintenance activities
- Provides advanced problem determination and resolution on the Unix environments from both monitoring systems and escalated help desk tickets
- Provides advanced support of the activities of Unix environments throughout the regions. Confers with management levels to define scope, objectives and overall need of the sites
- Provides advanced Unix support for internal and external projects
- Works closely with IPM Engineering to develop project designs that are adequate for production processing (jointly)
- Works closely with IPM Engineering to develop proposals and evaluates Unix systems and makes recommendations of those services (jointly)
Minimum Resource Qualifications:
Level III
- Bachelor's degree in IT-related discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent)
- Five years of related work experience (UNIX-based operating systems).
- Ability to interface with all levels of management, other plans and outside professionals.
- Extensive knowledge of distributed systems.
- Experience with UNIX-based operations system including knowledge of kernel and server services.
- Experience with journaled file systems, TCP/IP, NFS, SAMBA and DNS.
- Experience with Apache web servers, mail, storage attached server (SAN) devices and technologies.?br - Experience installing, maintaining, and administering multiple Unix servers: including IBM AIX, Sun Solaris and Linux across multiple locations.
- Experience with Enterprise Technologies (NFS, performance tuning, mail, security etc.).
- Experience with Advanced Internet server protocols and utilities (DNS, SMTP, POP, IMAP, HTTP/S, TLS, S/FTP, TCP/IP, UDP, SSH).
- Ability to successfully handle the completion of multiple concurrent assignments or related support mechanisms for escalation/resolution purposes.
- Understanding of cluster configurations and concepts, shell scripting performance tuning.
- Advanced skill level in SAN/NAS storage solutions (NetApp, IBM SVC, DS8000 series, XIV).
- Advanced Skill level in LDAP/OpenLDAP configuration and support.
- Advanced Skill level in Enterprise backup solutions (IBM TSM).
- Experience with OS and/or software based clustering (Veritas, RedHat).
- Experience with Security hardening and event monitoring (NMON, Solarwinds).
- Advanced enterprise level skills in shell scripting and programming.
- Knowledge of Windows NT in a server environment, and in interaction with UNIX is HIGHLY desirable.
- Ability to respond quickly to issues facing high availability, high demand, enterprise wide services a must.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and be on pager coverage.
- Sun Certified Solaris Administrator certification desired. Knowledge of:o Server hardware: Sun Enterprise Servers, IBM POWER Servers. o Storage IBM DS8000, IBM 840, SVC, XIVo Operating Systems: AIX 5.3, 6.1 , 7.1 Solaris 9, 10, RedHat 6.x 7.xo Special Software: Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas File Systems, Veritas Cluster Server, Sendmail, SAMBA, SSH, TCP-Wrapper, Iplanet, Apache Web server, Netscape Enterprise Server, Sun Solstice Disksuiteo Networking: TCP/IP, NFS, LDAP, Automount, DSN, NIMo Language: UNIX shell scripting and Perl

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