Backup Administrator
: Job Details :

LaunchPoint PEO is a professional employer organization that works with other companies to handle their Human Resources functions, including benefits, payroll, and recruiting, to enable them to better focus on their company missions. LaunchPoint has a group of experienced PEO associates dedicated to all recruiting efforts necessary to the success of its clients. Company Overview: Apollo Technologies Group (Apollo) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) headquartered in central Maryland. Established in 2016, Apollo specializes in enabling organizational effectiveness through technology and innovation for the U.S. government. Our core competency is in technology-enabled services, with a specific focus on IT Infrastructure, End-User Support, Cyber Security, and Software/ Application Development. With a Top Secret (TS) Facilities Clearance and a customer first culture, The Apollo team excels in providing continuous mission critical, and surge support environments across the nation. Apollo is dedicated to helping our customers overcome challenges through innovative solutions and our employees are committed to mission accomplishment and organizational excellence. Job Summary: The Backup Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and availability of our company's data through effective backup and recovery solutions. The candidate shall be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of backup systems, as well as managing data replication and disaster recovery strategies. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background in backup technologies and a proven track record of implementing and managing backup solutions in a corporate environment. Salary Range: $60,000 - $64,000 Responsibilities and Duties: The Backup and Recovery Specialist role encompasses designing, implementing, and maintaining backup and recovery solutions to uphold data integrity and availability. This includes monitoring backup jobs and system performance, and promptly troubleshooting any arising issues. Responsibilities extend to developing and maintaining backup policies, procedures, and documentation, as well as conducting regular testing of backup and disaster recovery procedures to ensure reliability. Collaborating with other IT teams ensures seamless integration of backup systems with other infrastructure components. Furthermore, evaluating and recommending new backup technologies and solutions to meet evolving business needs is crucial. Managing data replication and offsite backup processes supports disaster recovery efforts. Providing technical support and assistance to end-users and IT staff on backup-related matters is also part of the role. Close collaboration with vendors to address hardware issues and replacements ensures smooth operations. Qualifications and Skills: Must be willing to work remotely with one day on-site per week. Education: Associate degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Clearance: Secret Certification:

• IAT II or higher 8570/8140 Certification.
• Enterprise Storage Certification

Experience:

• Proven experience of 10 years IT experience with 5 years in Backup Administration
• Hands-on experience with backup software (e.g., NetBackup, Commvault, Veeam, Backup Exec).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical / Vision and Dental Plans
• Holiday and Personal Time Off Pay
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• Education and Training Assistance Program
• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programs

Apollo Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.