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September 9, 2024
University of Alberta
Edmonton
FULL TIME
Backup Administrator
Department Information Services & Technology - Infrastructure Operations
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 23, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
Salary range $68,857.32 to $96,650.01
Hours per week 35
Grade 12
Posted date September 9, 2024
Closing date September 23, 2024
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded
Description
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for Information Services and Technology (IST)
Information Services and Technology (IST) is the provider of IT support and services to the all the members of the University of Alberta. IST has involvement with most initiatives and is critical to the delivery of the services the University depends on.
Position
Reporting to the Team Lead Windows Infrastructure Services, the Backup Administrator provides system administration for operating systems and applications relating to the central backup solution used by the University of Alberta for disaster recovery and business continuity purposes. The duties and responsibilities of this role include the installation, configuration and support of the various components of the central backup solution. This includes storage hardware, physical servers, and the backup software that controls the physical pieces. This role would work closely with the various teams across campus that rely on the central backup service to do things such as scheduling of backup jobs, restoration of jobs, and help with yearly disaster recovery tests. The number of servers that are currently being backed up by this service is approximately 750 and growing.
Duties
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for Information Services and Technology (IST)
Information Services and Technology (IST) is the provider of IT support and services to the all the members of the University of Alberta. IST has involvement with most initiatives and is critical to the delivery of the services the University depends on.
Position
Reporting to the Team Lead Windows Infrastructure Services, the Backup Administrator provides system administration for operating systems and applications relating to the central backup solution used by the University of Alberta for disaster recovery and business continuity purposes. The duties and responsibilities of this role include the installation, configuration and support of the various components of the central backup solution. This includes storage hardware, physical servers, and the backup software that controls the physical pieces. This role would work closely with the various teams across campus that rely on the central backup service to do things such as scheduling of backup jobs, restoration of jobs, and help with yearly disaster recovery tests. The number of servers that are currently being backed up by this service is approximately 750 and growing.
Duties
- Administer both the physical hardware as well as the software relating to the central backup solution
- Works with other teams and stakeholders to perform recovery jobs in the event of an incident to ensure quick resolution and minimize data loss
- Works with other teams and stakeholders to setup, configure and schedule backup jobs for mission critical systems
- Technical liaison to other operational teams while they undergo required disaster recovery tests on a yearly basis
- Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or related field or equivalent Technical Diploma combined with relevant experience
- Minimum 7 years of working experience with enterprise backup solutions in large and complex IT environment
- Minimum 5 years of working with enterprise class hardware (servers and storage)
- Expert knowledge in virtualization technologies, systems security and networking
- Programming/scripting experience with Python, Power Shell, VB scripting
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 23, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
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