Tier 2 Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer; 3rd Shift

Light Edge is seeking a Tier 2 Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer to support our growing managed services platform. This role is critical in troubleshooting, triaging, and supporting enterprise backup technologies for our clients.

• Own support tickets from intake to resolution, adhering to defined SLAs and escalation guidelines while ensuring clear communication and follow-through with customers
• Troubleshoot backup job failures, configuration issues, and restore requests with a methodical and detail-oriented approach
• Provide frontline support for Veeam, Commvault, AWS Backup, Azure Backup, and related data protection platforms
• Actively monitor system alerts and backup job statuses, responding quickly and effectively under pressure
• Follow established escalation paths to Platform Owners or SMEs, ensuring smooth collaboration and handoffs
• Document all technical steps, findings, and resolutions thoroughly in the internal ticketing system
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve platform performance and overall customer experience
• Contribute to the team knowledge base by identifying repeat issues and gaps in documentation

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a technical support or Tier 2 systems/backup engineering role
• Proficiency with Veeam or Comm Vault backup systems
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure backup services
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, SLA-driven environment
• Experience working within defined support workflows and documentation standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations

• Advanced experience with Veeam, Comm Vault, AWS, and Azure backup environments
• Zerto experience or Zerto Certified Professional (ZCP) certification
• Experience supporting BaaS offerings in a service provider or MSP environment
• Strong understanding of Windows Server, VMware, networking, and storage fundamentals
• Familiarity with ITIL or similar operational frameworks
• Process-driven mindset with the flexibility to adapt during critical incidents
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation

Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 pm CT - 7:00 am CT

$70,000 - $85,000 a year