Systems Administrator (Disaster Recovery)

Systems Administrator (Disaster Recovery) @ Remote Job - EST coverage .

6 Months contract  (possible extension)

Location : Montvale, NJ

 Job description:

• Client is currently seeking a System Administrator (Disaster Recovery) who will be responsible for participating in planning, implementing, and troubleshooting disaster recovery solutions for the organization's server/application infrastructure.
• The engineer will work closely with other stakeholders to ensure that critical systems and data are protected and can be quickly restored in the event of a disaster.
• The role requires a strong understanding of server technologies, backup and recovery processes, disaster recovery best practices, and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of disaster recovery solutions for the organization's server and application infrastructure, ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster.
• Collaborate with other technical and non-technical teams to identify critical systems and data that need to be protected according to recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).
• Monitor and test disaster recovery systems to ensure they are functioning properly and can be relied upon in an emergency.
• Assist with developing and maintaining disaster recovery documentation, including recovery procedures, runbooks, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that disaster recovery solutions are aligned with industry best practices and meet regulatory requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills and exercises to validate the effectiveness of the recovery plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in disaster recovery and server infrastructure to continuously improve the organization's disaster recovery capabilities.
• Resolve complex enterprise system hardware and software problems; collaborate with peer teams and vendors to coordinate solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during disaster recovery incidents, working closely with other teams to resolve issues and restore services as quickly as possible.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience required.
• Proven experience in Windows and Linux server administration with a focus on disaster recovery.
• Strong knowledge of Windows failover clustering.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to understand and comply with relevant department and/or corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines as they pertain to company data and technology.
• Knowledge and understanding of ITIL concepts such as Change Management.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, such as VMware and Microsoft, are a plus.