Backup & Disaster Recovery Specialist
Location: City of Canton, Georgia
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Security Clearance / Suitability
- No federal clearance required
- Must pass City of Canton background check
- Must comply with City cybersecurity, backup, and disaster recovery policies
- Must maintain confidentiality of City data and systems
Role Summary
Manages backup operations, disaster recovery planning, and restore testing for all covered systems.
Mandatory Requirements
- Backups must occur every 8 hours minimum
- Must conduct annual restore testing
- Must define retention periods
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage backup schedules and retention policies
- Monitor backup success/failure
- Perform annual restore tests and document results
- Ensure near‑real‑time incremental backups where possible
- Support disaster recovery planning and execution
Education Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- Preferred certifications:
o Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)
o Azure Administrator (AZ‑104)
o CompTIA Server+ or Cloud+
Experience Required
- 8+ years of experience in backup administration, disaster recovery, or business continuity
- Experience with Veeam, Azure, and on‑premises backup systems
- Experience defining RTO/RPO, retention policies, and performing restore testing
- Experience supporting municipal or enterprise environments preferred
