Backup System Administrator
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Summary
Bucharest, ROU
Hybrid
Medior
Introduction
SwiconGroup is one of the leading members of the IT arena for almost a decade, since 2017 present also in Romania. Our wide range of services and highly trained professionals give us the opportunity to shape our solutions to fully meet the ideas and wishes of our clients. We are proud to have leading banks, insurance and telecommunication companies, as well as large FMCG corporations and SSCs amongst our highly prestigious partners.
Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and compliance-aware System Administrator with a strong focus on backup and recovery operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backup and restore procedures using Veeam and VMware technologies, ensuring full alignment with regulatory frameworks such as DORA. This role also includes VMware system administration and hardware support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies using Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Ensure backup policies and procedures meet regulatory compliance standards (e.g., DORA, GDPR).
• Perform regular restore tests and document results to validate recovery capabilities.
• Monitor backup jobs, troubleshoot failures, and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Maintain and optimize VMware virtual environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
• Manage hardware infrastructure (servers, local storage, etc.) and perform diagnostics and replacements as needed.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to provide evidence and documentation for backup-related controls.
• Maintain detailed documentation of backup configurations, schedules, and recovery procedures.
• Provide support for basic virtualization issues and system-level troubleshooting.
Tasks
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies using Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Ensure backup policies and procedures meet regulatory compliance standards (e.g., DORA, GDPR).
• Perform regular restore tests and document results to validate recovery capabilities.
• Monitor backup jobs, troubleshoot failures, and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Maintain and optimize VMware virtual environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
• Manage hardware infrastructure (servers, local storage, etc.) and perform diagnostics and replacements as needed.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to provide evidence and documentation for backup-related controls.
• Maintain detailed documentation of backup configurations, schedules, and recovery procedures.
• Provide support for basic virtualization issues and system-level troubleshooting.
Expectations
• Proven experience in backup and recovery administration, especially with Veeam.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to IT operations (e.g., DORA, ISO 27001).
• Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with server hardware and storage systems.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, especially during incident recovery.
Advantages
• Certifications in Veeam (VMCE), VMware (VCP), or IT compliance.
• Experience with backup encryption, offsite replication, and immutable storage.
• Exposure to audit processes and risk management frameworks.
Employer's offer
- Hybrid work - 2 days/week at the office (after the onboarding period)
- Salary: 7.000 ron net
- We can collaborate on a B2B contract, not only employment contract.
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„The whole hiring process was a really positive experience for me. I was given the opportunity to move forward professionally and to test myself in a new, more senior role. I was trusted from the start, and I had all the support I needed to take the next step in my career with confidence. They connected me with the right technical contact, and every question I had was answered quickly and clearly, so I never felt left on my own. Communication was smooth, each step built on the one before, and the whole process moved surprisingly fast and without a hitch.”
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