Backup Administrator
Listed on 2026-08-26
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IT/Tech
Disaster Recovery IT, Systems Administrator
We are currently seeking a Veritas Net Backup Administrator to join our team. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population.
This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.
Requires a TS/SCI US Government Security to start.
Primary Responsibilities- Administer and maintain Veritas Net Backup infrastructure (Master Server, Media Servers, and Clients).
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup and restore operations.
- Perform backup policy creation, scheduling, retention management, and lifecycle policies.
- Monitor backup job success rates and resolve failed backup issues promptly.
- Coordinate with infrastructure, storage, database, and application teams for backup requirements.
Maintain backup documentation, operational procedures, and compliance reports.
Basic Qualifications- Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
- Experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, or other virtualization platforms.
- Experience with backup monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning.
- Position for a system admin Linux or Windows specialty to work primarily with our Veritas Net Backup product.
- Main focus for any candidate for it doesn't necessarily have to be Veritas or even extreme backup system experience but a demonstrated will to learn and desire to be in a specialized position.
- Someone who has worked some backup administration and understands backup and system restore practices. The idea was always they did part‑time backup system work and part‑time system admin work but our backup system took up a lot of the past individuals time.
- Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners
- TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred
- Strong hands‑on experience with Veritas Net Backup 8.x / 9.x / 10.x.
- Experience with Net Backup Master Server and Media Server administration.
- Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, Exchange, SAP, or other enterprise application backups.
- Linux OS experience.
Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.
That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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