Backup & Disaster Recovery Specialist

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 define RTO and RPO

· 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