System Administrator 2 - Backup and Recovery Administrator
Full-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
$76k - $80k/yr+ 401(k) match
Senior
Montgomery, AL, USA
In PersonOn-site at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama.
IT OperationsSystem Administration
About the job
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience with Veritas NetBackup, storage area network-attached storage, VMware vStorage APIs for Data Protection, Network Data Management Protocol configurations, tape libraries, Windows and Linux operating systems, physical and virtual systems, and other enterprise-level backup hardware and software.
Experience with bare-metal restores is required.
An Information Assurance Technical Level II certification is required.
One of the following certifications is required: Veritas NetBackup 9.1 Administrator (VCS-282); Veritas NetBackup 9.1 and NetBackup Appliance 4.1 Administrator (VCS-283); or Administration of Veritas Backup Exec 21 exam (VCS-326).
An active Secret clearance is required.
Must be able to pass a government background check before employment.
Responsibilities
Develop backup and recovery plans.
Create and modify reports, processes, and procedures.
Monitor system health and optimize system performance.
Proactively fix issues and identify and resolve network anomalies.
Conduct trends and analysis.
Test and validate backups with quarterly restores.
Perform annual Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides compliance checks on all servers and installed software.
About DLS Engineering
DLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities.
Position overview:
DLS Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II (Backup and Recovery Administrator) professional for a full-time position in support of the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. This is an on-site position.
As part of AFINC, the mission of the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) is to provide mission assurance to the warfighter through the operation, management, and defense of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). In the execution of its mission, the 26 NOS maintains network infrastructure, to include routers, switches, proxies, firewalls, servers, workstations, printers, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and test labs, to provide maneuverability and defense of both classified and unclassified networks.
A day in the life:
Develop backup and recovery plans, create/modify reports/processes/procedures, monitor system health, optimize system performance, proactively fix issues, identify and resolve network anomalies, conduct trends and analysis, and test/validate backups with quarterly restores.
Perform annual DISA STIGs compliance checks on all servers and installed software.
When I read the below it sounds like me:
5+ years experience with Veritas NetBackup, SAN attached storage, VADP (VMWare) and NDMP configurations, tape libraries, Windows and Linux operating systems, physical and virtual systems, and other enterprise level backup hardware/software.
Experience with bare metal restores (required)
IAT-II certification (required)
Veritas Certified Specialist: VCS-282: Veritas NetBackup 9.1 Administrator OR VCS-283: Veritas NetBackup 9.1 and NetBackup Appliance 4.1 Administrator OR VCS-326: Administration of Veritas Backup Exec 21 exam (required)
Active Secret clearance.
Other information:
We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
We offer a generous paid time off package
If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 757-494-5151.
DLS is an E-Verify company.
DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.