Backup Administrator

About the role

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. The position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. Requires a TS/SCI US Government Security clearance to start.

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.

Requirements

• 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 with Linux or Windows specialty to work primarily with Veritas NetBackup.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and desire to work in a specialized backup administration role.
• Understanding of backup and system restore practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners.
• TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• 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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on 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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 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)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Arlington, VA.