IT Systems Administrator II - Data Protection Backup - Digital and Technology Partners - Hybrid

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Hybrid position. Requires some onsite as needed to various locations at Mount Sinai Hospitals and Mount Sinai South Nassau locations We are seeking a Data Protection Backup Engineer to manage and optimize our enterprise backup and recovery systems. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of our data across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Veritas NetBackup and Azure backup technologies, with a strong understanding of compliance and storage optimization.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Computer Science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; Bachelors degree preferred.
• 5 years experience in systems operations and administration, telecommunications network installation, operation and maintenance.
• 1-2 years of experience in backup and recovery administration
• Proficient in backup tools such as Veritas NetBackup and Azure Backup
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure backup servers or similar cloud backup solutions
• Strong understanding of storage technologies and protocols (SAN, NAS, DAS)
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell)

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as ITIL, CCNA, or vendor-specific backup/storage credentials are a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of backup and recovery systems to ensure data protection for critical hospital operations.
• Execute and troubleshoot backup jobs, including scheduling, monitoring, and validating successful completion.
• Support disaster recovery processes, including testing and documentation, to ensure rapid data restoration in case of system failures.
• Manage and maintain backup storage systems, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate backup solutions with on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as tape management, backup policy updates, and capacity planning.
• Document backup procedures, configurations, and recovery processes to ensure operational continuity.
• Stay informed about emerging backup technologies and contribute to recommendations for system improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees