IT Specialist (Data Recovery & Migration)

The Geneva Foundation • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Data Recovery & Migration Specialist executes data offloading, legacy media processing, and hardware recovery across multiple organizational sites. The role requires travel to locations across the United States to extract data from polysomnography (PSG) devices and different types of storage media, including legacy hard drives of varying ages and DVDs that may be non-functional or degraded. The specialist also provides technical support and hardware troubleshooting at the main site, converts extracted data into standardized, usable formats, and maintains core IT operations.

Requirements

• BS degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Hands-on experience and expertise in data recovery, legacy storage media—including DVDs and legacy hard drives of various ages and interfaces—and troubleshooting malfunctioning or legacy hardware.
• Strong technical knowledge of server and workstation operating systems.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and professional.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt to changing workloads, and communicate effectively with diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in non-profit, research, or healthcare.
• Experience with polysomnography (PSG) equipment and software, specialized medical devices, or proprietary device data extraction.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Network+.

Responsibilities

• Travel to designated locations across the USA to conduct on-site data offloading from devices and storage media.
• Extract and recover data from legacy and non-standard media, including DVDs and legacy hard drives of varying ages, conditions, and formats.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning, corrupt, or unresponsive storage drives and PSG equipment on-site using hardware and software techniques.
• Coordinate safe handling, packing, and shipping of legacy hardware and media from remote locations to the main site.
• Process shipped or retrieved hardware at the main site and offload raw data into structured, usable organizational formats.
• Identify, procure, configure, and install hardware and software to support data conversion, workstation maintenance, and user requirements.
• Provide timely updates and clear communication to site contacts and project teams about data extraction and recovery status.
• Develop, document, and maintain IT policies, procedures, and data inventory.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level