We are seeking a Senior System Administrator with Bacula Systems administrator-level certification to manage enterprise backup and recovery operations in a high-performance, DOE-regulated environment. This role supports mission-critical systems for projects requiring strict adherence to NQA-1 QA standards.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain Bacula Enterprise backup infrastructure (Director, Storage/File Daemons, Catalog DB).
- Ensure compliance with DOE/NQA-1 QA requirements for backup and recovery processes.
- Manage and troubleshoot complex computer networks and legacy systems in a high-security environment.
- Perform disaster recovery testing, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
- Implement security controls, encryption, and role-based access for backup systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align backup policies with business and regulatory requirements.
- Document procedures and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams.
- Education & Experience (choose one):
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field + 8 years relevant experience
- Minimum 2 years administering high-performance networks and legacy systems under NQA-1 QA requirements
- Certification:
- Current Bacula Systems Administrator Certification (required).
- Clearance:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Technical Capabilities:
- InfiniBand technology
- Bacula Enterprise
- PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting
- Database and website administration
- Operation and maintenance of remote network, hardware, and software systems
- Familiarity with VMware vSphere, SAN/NAS, and tape libraries (LTO/VTL).
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL for Bacula Catalog management.
- Experience in federal or regulated environments with strict QA standards.
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