# Backup and Recovery Engineer

**Company:** [Avalore, LLC](null/companies/vX39q7PWTyM64AGTNgo2JC.md)
**Location:** Arlington, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** DoD - TS/SCI

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## Description

The Backup Recovery Engineer will manage backup and recovery processes, ensure data integrity, and troubleshoot backup issues. This person will implement and maintain backup procedures, assist in developing and testing disaster recovery and COOP plans. This person will perform daily management of backup systems, monitor backup job completions, and resolve backup failures. This person will conduct regular backup verifications and test restores to ensure data recoverability. This person will manage tape rotations (if applicable) and off-site storage of backup media. This person will assist in capacity planning for backup infrastructure, implement data retention policies, and manage backup schedules to minimize impact on production systems. This person will collaborate with system administrators and database administrators to ensure all critical data is properly backed up. This person will participate in disaster recovery exercises, document recovery procedures, and contribute to the continuous improvement of backup and recovery processes. This person will stay current with backup and recovery technologies and best practices, and support the integration of backup and recovery processes with broader IT service management frameworks.

## Requirements

-   SECRET Security Clearance Required
-   Cloud+,GICSP,GSEC,Security+, or SSCP cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
-   SecurityX/CASP+,CCNP Security,CCSP,FITSP-O, or GFACT certification (for Senior role)
-   We are actively seeking multiple levels:

-   **Junior:** 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
-   **Journeyman:** 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
-   **Senior:** 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree

-   Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
-   Professional proficiency in English is required.
-   Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
-   Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment: 

-   Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). 

-   Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

Physical Demands: 

-   While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. 

-   Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. 

-   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Travel: 

-   Up to 10%/ Occasional travel. 

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to hr@avalore.ai. 

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

## Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

-   Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Employee Assistance Program
-   Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
-   Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 - $220,000.