Backup and Recovery Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Backup and Recovery Administrator to join a National Security Contract located in Annapolis Junction, MD through 100% full onsite presence . The Backup and Recovery Administrator will manage and maintain storage infrastructure for a federal client supporting mission-critical defense systems. The Backup and Recovery Administrator is responsible for storage administration, provisioning, troubleshooting, and security, with a strong emphasis on Tivoli experience.

Responsibilities of the Backup and Recovery Administrator include:

• Storage Management: oversee storage area networks (SAN), Fibre Channel, RAID configurations, and storage provisioning to ensure optimal performance
• Backup & Recovery: ensure data protection, off-site storage, and recovery procedures are well-documented and maintained
• Monitoring & Optimization: identify performance bottlenecks and implement strategies for storage efficiency
• Security & Compliance: enforce access controls, encryption, and data protection mechanisms while complying with federal security standards
• Collaboration & Troubleshooting: work with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve storage-related issues
• Documentation & Planning: create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and forecast storage capacity needs

Qualifications of the Backup and Recovery Administrator include:

• 7+ years of experience in storage administration or similar
• 5+ years of experience in Tivoli (IBM TSM)
• Experience with storage infrastructure management (SAN, Fibre Channel, RAID configurations)
• Backup and recovery expertise (data protection, off-site storage, disaster recovery)
• Experience with storage tools & frameworks, such as EMC Unisphere & IBM storage manager
• Previous history with security & compliance; access controls, encryption, and DOD security standards
• Background in troubleshooting & optimization, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
• Active secret clearance

Compensation for the Backup and Recovery Administrator includes:

• Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000 **depending on experience**
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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