BUR Administrator (Colorado Springs, CO)
Maximus is seeking a Backup and Recovery (BUR) Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission-critical systems in defense of our Homeland.
About the role
As a BUR Administrator, you will manage and maintain our organization's enterprise backup solutions, including configuration, monitoring, administration, and maintenance for the business continuity of Unix/Linux, Database, and Windows servers and virtual machines. This is an onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO, requiring five days per week onsite and an active Secret Security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, and manage Storage Protect/Spectrum Protect instances and clients.
- Manage LAN-based backups, monitor schedules, troubleshoot failures, and ensure all servers and databases are successfully backed up daily.
- Configure tape paths, oversee data and server restoration, and ensure retention policies align with business needs.
- Perform periodic health checks, install software patches, optimize performance, and conduct housekeeping for server databases.
- Maintain working knowledge of Unix/Windows OS.
- Manage disk and tape backup pools.
- Conduct offsite copies of backed-up data for business continuity.
- Perform storage capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- An active Secret Security clearance is required.
- 7+ years of experience in a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in the following:
- Storage Protect/Spectrum Protect or similar product
- Data protection for VMware
- Windows/Unix
- Disk and tape backup pools
- Storage capacity planning and forecasting
- Must be based in the Colorado Springs, CO area and available onsite daily.
- Responsible for the daily operation of mission-critical systems on a 24x7x365 basis; shift work will be required.
Pay
Annual salary range: $80,000 – $125,000. Compensation is based on job location, education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market, and internal value analysis.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards