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