IT System Administrator Backup / Infrastructure Engineer

Project overview

For our client, we are currently looking for an IT System Administrator Backup / Infrastructure Engineer.

Framework Conditions

Service Period: 01.01.2027–31.12.2027 (option for extension)

Work Model: 100% Remote; in case of remote connection failure, the continuation of services must be guaranteed in the greater Nuremberg area within one working day.

Availability: Monday to Thursday, 06:30–18:00, Friday, 06:30–16:00.

Responsibilities

• Operation, configuration, and optimization of complex backup environments, especially Arcserve UDP, including high availability solutions.
• Handling of incidents and problems in 2nd level, as well as fault analysis, troubleshooting, and error correction.
• Implementation of changes and regular operational tasks (RGB) via ServiceNow according to ITIL standards.
• Execution and monitoring of backup and recovery processes, as well as restoration of data and systems.
• Administration and further development of backup servers, storage, SAN, and Object Store S3 environments.
• Integration of new systems, as well as adaptation, expansion, and updating of existing Windows and Linux infrastructures.
• Processing of security notifications, CVE analyses, criticality assessments, and planning of appropriate measures.
• Automation of operational processes, as well as development and maintenance of scripts and tools.
• Creation and maintenance of data backup concepts, operational documentation, manuals, and test concepts.
• Execution of tests, updates, lifecycle measures, and quality assurance.
• Participation in infrastructure projects and collaboration with agile development teams.

Requirements

Key Skills:

• Profound knowledge in backup and recovery, especially Arcserve UDP and high availability environments.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Linux (SLES, Red Hat, Ubuntu), and storage infrastructures.
• Experience with SAN fabric, tape drives, storage provisioning, and Object Store S3.
• Knowledge of shell scripting and Perl, as well as automation of operational processes.
• Experience with ITIL processes, incident, problem, and change management, as well as ITSM tools, ideally ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of network environments (LAN/WAN), security, monitoring, logging, and debugging.
• Knowledge of patch and lifecycle management, test and quality management, as well as IT security standards, e.g., ISO 27001.
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach, as well as strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undergo a security check Ü2 according to § 9 SÜG; the required check must be valid by the start of service on 01.01.2027 at the latest.
• Specialized Knowledge: Backup tools (ArcServe UDP), also in high availability environments
• Specialized Knowledge: Connection of tape drives to server systems,
• Administration and management of these (SAN fabric)
• Specialized Knowledge: Backup / Recovery (in high availability environments)

Project details

• Start: 2027-01
• Duration: 12 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: remote Nürnberg, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German