Junior BUR and Storage Engineer
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $80,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Support enterprise backup and disaster recovery operations.
- Execute daily backups and restoration requests.
- Assist with DR planning, testing, and documentation.
- Coordinate with multiple IT teams for infrastructure events.
- Maintain operational documentation for process improvement.
About the role
About Maximus
Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale. This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. This position is remote.Job Summary
Junior Backup, Restore & Storage Engineer supporting enterprise disaster recovery operations. This role assists with daily backup execution, restoration requests, and disaster recovery testing across on-premise and hybrid environments. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS217, T1, Band 4Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support enterprise backup, restore, and storage operations across on-premise, data center, and hybrid environments to ensure continuity of IT and OT services in accordance with defined Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
- Execute scheduled backups, backup integrity checks, and routine restoration requests while maintaining auditability and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Assist in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution, including documentation updates, runbooks, and validation exercises supporting enterprise DR readiness.
- Coordinate with system, database, network, cloud, and incident management teams during outages, migrations, and infrastructure events.
- Participate in change, patching, and upgrade activities that impact backup and recovery platforms to preserve continuity and SLA performance.
- Maintain accurate operational documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of backup, restore, and storage processes.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements
- Hands-on experience with enterprise backup and restore operations (on-prem, hybrid, or cloud)
- Familiarity with disaster recovery concepts, including RTO/RPO, backup integrity validation, and restoration testing
- Experience supporting 24x7x365 operational environments or on-call incident response
- Ability to follow documented procedures, runbooks, and change management processes
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven IT environments
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent relevant experience
- 1+ years supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, backup, restore, or storage operations
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Exposure to enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS) and backup tools
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) and hybrid recovery models
- Experience supporting federal government IT environments
- Strong documentation, communication, and cross-team coordination skills
Key skills/competency
Backup and Restore, Storage Operations, Disaster Recovery, RTO/RPO, Hybrid Environments, Cloud Environments, IT Infrastructure, Compliance, Documentation, Incident ResponseSkills & topics
- Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer
- Backup
- Restore
- Storage
- Disaster Recovery
- RTO
- RPO
- Hybrid
- Cloud
- IT Infrastructure
- AWS
- Azure
- Federal IT
- Public Trust
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with enterprise backup, restore, and storage operations, RTO/RPO, and disaster recovery concepts.
- Emphasize relevant experience: Showcase any support for 24x7 operations, on-call incident response, or regulated IT environments.
- Showcase education and skills: Mention your Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and any familiarity with cloud or federal IT environments.
- Prepare for the interview: Be ready to discuss your understanding of disaster recovery testing and your ability to follow procedures.
- Understand the requirements: Note that a Public Trust clearance is required, and possession of one is preferred.
Technical preparation
Practice enterprise backup and restore procedures.,Familiarize with RTO/RPO and DR testing.,Learn about SAN/NAS and cloud storage.,Understand incident response and change management.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you handled an IT outage.,How do you ensure backup integrity?,Explain your approach to documentation.,How do you coordinate with other IT teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer role at Maximus?
- The Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer position at Maximus is a remote role. This means you can work from a location outside of a traditional office environment, offering flexibility in your work setup.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer job at Maximus?
- To be considered for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer role, you need hands-on experience with enterprise backup and restore operations, familiarity with disaster recovery concepts (RTO/RPO), experience supporting 24x7 operations or on-call incident response, the ability to follow documented procedures, and experience in regulated IT environments. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is also required, along with at least 1 year of IT infrastructure support.
- Is a security clearance required for this Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer position?
- Yes, the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance is required for this Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer position. Having an active Public Trust or DHS suitability is preferred.
- What is the salary range for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer at Maximus?
- The salary range for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer role at Maximus is between $50,000.00 and $80,000.00 annually. The final compensation will depend on various factors including location, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.
- What kind of experience is preferred for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer at Maximus?
- Preferred qualifications for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer role include exposure to enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS) and backup tools, familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or Azure, experience with hybrid recovery models, and prior experience supporting federal government IT environments. Strong documentation, communication, and cross-team coordination skills are also beneficial.
- What does 'contingent upon contract award' mean for this Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer job?
- 'Contingent upon contract award' means that the offer of employment for the Junior Backup Restore and Storage Engineer position is dependent on Maximus securing a specific government contract. Your offer will become final only after the contract is awarded, the position is confirmed as available, and Maximus receives authorization to proceed.