Backup Administrator - IDR Inc

Backup Administrator 

IDR is seeking a Backup Administrator to join one of our top clients in Suwanee, GA. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within an ever-growing culture, please apply today!

***This position is 100% onsite; must be local to Suwanee. GA!

Responsibilities for the Backup Administrator:

• Conduct performance tuning for enterprise backup solutions.
• Manage the daily backup tasks for distributed systems, including monitoring all platforms for missed/failed backups.
• Manage capacity and availability of tape, disc, and other storage media for backups
• Investigate hardware/software errors related to backups and coordinate the repair process.
• Utilize specialized backup software to develop and maintain an enterprise backup system effectively utilizing the features integrated into the software/hardware.
• Manage the scheduling and monitoring of all backup jobs.
• Document all job schedules and prepare drafts for submission to the department technical writer for publication.
• Ensure the integrity of backups by managing a schedule of rotating restores of all backup jobs.

Required Skills for the Backup Administrator:

• Five years experience managing, designing, and/or implementing disaster recovery and business continuity procedures required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with both physical and virtual tape/disk drives, library backup, and restore technologies.
• Ability to work well and communicate with others in an effective manner, both written and oral. 
• Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a highly visible product that will greatly impact the organization.
• Gain career advancement with a clear path into leadership.
• True work/life balance.
• Join an established organization with a vibrant culture.

Why IDR?

• 20+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 10 years in a row

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.