Senior Systems Administrator (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior System Administrator with Bacula Systems administrator-level certification to manage enterprise backup and recovery operations in a high-performance, DOE-regulated environment. This role supports mission-critical systems for projects requiring strict adherence to NQA-1 QA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Bacula Enterprise backup infrastructure (Director, Storage/File Daemons, Catalog DB).
• Ensure compliance with DOE/NQA-1 QA requirements for backup and recovery processes.
• Manage and troubleshoot complex computer networks and legacy systems in a high-security environment.
• Perform disaster recovery testing, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Implement security controls, encryption, and role-based access for backup systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align backup policies with business and regulatory requirements.
• Document procedures and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience (choose one):
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field + 8 years relevant experience
  • Minimum 2 years administering high-performance networks and legacy systems under NQA-1 QA requirements
• Certification:
  • Current Bacula Systems Administrator Certification (required).
• Clearance:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

• Technical Capabilities:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
  • InfiniBand technology
  • Bacula Enterprise
  • PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting
  • Database and website administration
  • Operation and maintenance of remote network, hardware, and software systems

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with VMware vSphere, SAN/NAS, and tape libraries (LTO/VTL).
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL for Bacula Catalog management.
• Experience in federal or regulated environments with strict QA standards.